Change Gutter Downspout Direction

Judi the downspout is not pointed in the wrong direction in that exact location.

Change gutter downspout direction.

Step 1 draw a plan of your gutter and downspout path. Made from 032 aluminum. This will cause heavy drainage issues from your gutters and downspouts. Assembled by hand not a machine.

Also an elbow can be used if you want to change the direction of a downspout or if you want to avoid an obstacle or to divert the water away from your house foundation. Gutter downspouts often carry huge amounts of water from a large area of the roof. One important step in the installation process of downspouts is positioning them in the proper location on the ground. Redirecting any downspout can be accomplished in just a few minutes.

Dec 24 2012 downspout diverter is used to change the direction of the water coming down the downspout. Follow the tips below to install gutter elbows in your downspout. They must face a direction you want the water to run toward. Installing gutter elbows in your downspout will help redirect water flow away from the foundation of your home your driveway and other areas where excess water or ice in winter could be a hazard.

The issue in my opinion is the roof water is dumping right next to the corner of the building flooding the slab and condos when it should be piped underground out to the storm sewers and. Typically used with a rain barrel or cistern to keep water from going to them during winter.