Downspouts
By now you most likely know the importance of a gutter system and its functionality. A gutter system has two key components: the gutters themselves, and the downspout.
Downspouts are the vertical pipe that is attached to the gutter and extends all the way to the ground. It has the purpose of leading the water away from your home or business and preventing rainwater damage that could potentially cost thousands of dollars. You can see why the right downspout is crucial in your gutter system. If your downspout isn’t working efficiently then it won’t matter if your gutters are in good shape or not, because the two must work together.
Downspout Styles, Materials, and Accessories
Downspouts come in many different styles, materials, and accessories. If you have any questions regarding our downspout style, materials, and accessory selection, then give us a call and a trained downspout expert will be more than happy to answer your questions.
Downspout Styles
There are two main styles of downspouts:
- Round
- Rectangular
The reason there are two main types of downspouts is due to the two main styles of gutter. The style of downspout that would work best for you is typically based on the style of gutter you have on your home or building. Although round downspouts are usually installed with the Half Round style gutter, they can be installed with any style of gutter to fit your preferred aesthetic and exterior design. When our experts examine your gutter system, your representative will recommend the style and size of downspout that will work best with your gutter system and style of your home, ensuring proper drainage as well as an attractive exterior design.
Downspout Materials
At Rain Guard, Inc., we carry a variety of downspout materials so that you are sure to find one that fits the style of your gutters as well as the style of your home. Choosing the right material for your downspout and gutter is important so that your gutter system does more than direct water away from your foundation, it will add value and curb appeal as well.
Below we have listed all our available downspout material options that we carry at Rain Guard. These different downspout material options also come in a variety of colors as to match or accent the paint on your home.
Our downspout materials include:
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Galvalume
- Galvanized Steel
- Paint Grip Steel
Downspout Sizing
Corrugated downspouts: 2”x3” and 3”x4”
Round downspouts: 3” and 4”
Smooth downspouts: 3”x4” and 4”x5”
Know Our Process
When we install downspout pipes, we take into consideration the surface area of your roof and the amount of rainwater that could potentially be caught by the gutter system to make sure you get the appropriate size downspout.
Evaluation
When you give us a call, we will schedule a time for one of our professionals to come to your home and evaluate the current situation of your gutters and downspouts for free.
Plan
Once our team has evaluated your property, we will then go over all the different options, and answer any questions or concerns you may have. This is also when we will schedule an appointment to put our plan into action.
Installation
When you are happy with our plan and we have an appointment scheduled, then we will continue with the new installation. We will dispose of any old, unrepairable downspouts and be sure to clean up after ourselves.
After Installation
After we install your downspout system, we will make sure that you are satisfied with our products. Make sure to ask us about our maintenance program that ensures your gutters and downspouts stay in tip top condition.