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Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws.
Finally if water is being retained in addition to the ground because of subsurface rock which will not permit the water to drain heavier equipment will be asked to excavate the drainage trenches.
Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation.
Dig a trench from the catch basin to a curb creek alley or other area where the runoff water can easily drain.
The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.
Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely.
Dig a trench even though you ve moved water away from the house your work isn t done.
Downspout extensions will help your downspouts direct water to a specific place away from your home s foundation.
If that water isn t carried far enough away from the house you risk damage to your foundation or basement.
Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.
Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.
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If using a splash block at end of downspout be sure the splash block and ground upon which it rests slope away from the house.
Fasten a pipe near the bottom of the catch basin and run it along the bottom of the trench.
Dig a hole underneath your gutter downspout and place a catch basin in the hole.
A downspout extension when added to your gutter system guides water toward the ground and diverts it away from your foundation and structure.
Route the water into a storm drain or dry well.
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They are usually installed by cutting at an angle of 45 degrees and then connecting it to the downspout with hinges and screws.