Gutter Downspout Opening Noise Multiple Streams Of Water

Bang on it with a drumstick.

Gutter downspout opening noise multiple streams of water.

The trick to quieting down this irritating noise is to attach something to the bottom of the downspout on the inside to absorb the water as it drips or trickles down. It is however not an appropriate solution where heavy rainfall occurs. Stuffing stuff inside the downspout will only clog it one day anyway. A downspout chain basically replaces the biggest part of the gutter by hanging it along the gutter downspout opening and allows the water dribble to move down the chain effortlessly without making a noise.

Placing a piece of sponge or artificial turf in the bottom of a downspout will absorb drips and reduce noise. The sound of trickling or gurgling water can be soothing but water clattering through a downpipe like a handful of marbles just let loose can be annoying. So my solution is to kill the sound. Absorb the water.

The downspout makes a sound when water drips down inside. If you have metal downspouts and they drive you crazy when it rains you might think that there is nothing you can do about it. It makes noise lots of it. That is until your gutters and downspouts join in.

Change the downspout angle. The problem is not the water coming down the problem is the sound. This can be achieved by putting a scrubber sponge a square of artificial turf a section of shingle or a foam downspout insert into the bottom of the downspout opening. Angling the ends of your downspouts further away from the house will help water flow seamlessly down without dripping and splashing.

The water pouring onto your roof creates a soothing white noise that clears your mind and calms your soul.