Gutter Drainage Options
Why Your Gutters Need Proper Drainage
One of the leading causes of leaking basements is that water has not been properly drained away from the house or building. Since the water is not transported away from the structure, it works its way down the side of the building and through cracks in the basement wall. The flow from the downspouts may also cutunsightly ruts and gullies in flower gardens or other landscaping if not properly channeled away.
One way to ensure that the water from your gutters is effectively moved away from your home is to install underground drainage tile. Underground Tile is attached to the bottom of the downspout using a special adapter. The water from the downspout flows through the underground tile to a dispersal unit placed at the end or to a drainage ditch filled with peastone.
Go Green with Eco-Friendly Rain Barrels for Gutters
Using a rain barrel is one way you can ensure proper drainage of water from your gutters and also conserve water and become more environmentally conscious. Saving rain water reduces the amount of usable water you need, which decreases demand for treated water and saves you money. Because the rain barrel catches water that would normally flow to the ground, it also helps the environment by reducing runoff waste water.
Our rain barrels come with a solid brass spigot at the bottom so you can easily attach a garden hose. Rain barrels are very simple to connect to your downspout, and the water they collect can then be used to water your garden, flowerbeds, and lawn.
Using Rain Chains for Decorative Gutter Drainage
Rain chains ('kusari doi' in Japanese) are hung from the corners of your roof, attached to the gutter system, to guide the flow of water gently to the ground. Rain chains been used in Japan for centuries and years ago, people used rain chains to guide the water into large barrels to catch the water from the roof for gardening and household purposes.
Rain chains are a beautiful alternative to metal downspouts. They guide water visibly downward to the ground. This is known as an "open" water flow system. Rain chains also sound great! Using our gutter attachment piece, rain chains are easily installed for an efficient and beautiful water flow system.
