Gutter Down Spout Tap

Storm drain or dry well.

Gutter down spout tap.

If the gutters are clogged with leaves the water cannot drain properly creating large chunks of frozen ice in the gutters and further blocking snowmelt. Even though no one likes doing it clean out your gutters removing fallen leaves before the winter season. The downspout is the piece that is attached to the side of the home and channels runoff to the ground away from your home. Locate where you want to place your new downspout.

A downspout extension when added to your gutter system guides water toward the ground and diverts it away from your foundation and structure. They are usually installed by cutting at an angle of 45 degrees and then connecting it to the downspout with hinges and screws. The amerimax flex a spout downspout extension has a rigid the amerimax flex a spout downspout extension has a rigid corrugated design for versatility. Measure from the gutter to the wall of the house and then from the gutter to the ground.

Remove leaves from the gutter. Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections. If your gutters overflow regularly during heavy rains you may want to consider adding an extra downspout. Gutter downspout extension gutter extension black downspouts 2 x 3 in.