This video discusses how to install gutter downspouts. First, he explains that you need an outlet in your gutter to direct water away from the foundation as shown by the gutter company. You can either use a piece of gutter with an outlet or drill a hole in the gutter and put one in.
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Tommy discusses the different styles of downspouts.
It's also vital to ensure you don't put the downspout upside down. Tommy talks about the importance of getting the water away from your house. He recommends using a diverter to get the water away from your foundation. Water must drain away from the house at least three to four feet.
If you have a situation where you need to get the water away from your house in a more complicated way, use a pipe to go around a corner or bend it. Remember, water is the enemy. If you get it into your house, it's going to cause a lot of problems. So keep the gutters and downspouts working properly.
Another important thing to consider is the transition piece. It's a small piece of pipe connecting two sections of downspout. The piece allows the water to change direction without splashing back onto your house. Then there's the diverter that sits inside the downspout and directs the water upwards before it falls. Contact your local gutter company for more information and assistance.
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