Gutter Drain Pipe Rise Over Run
Inspect clear out your gutters regularly.
Gutter drain pipe rise over run. All of your drain pipe with one exception must slope slightly downhill. An accurate calculation is essential for properly functioning plumbing. As a general rule gutter slope is set at 1 4 inch per 10 feet of guttering. Pipes must slope slightly downhill to drain properly.
This means the downspout end of the gutter should be set 3 4 of an inch lower than the other end. Usually 1 8 per foot is plenty for drainage this is the same as the commonly recommended 1 slope. A pipe that slopes too much drains water but not solids. This flexible downspout extension easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 55 in.
A pipe that doesn t slope enough won t drain. For example if you have 30 feet of guttering the calculation is 1 4 x 3 0 75 i e. Featuring durable plastic 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.
Also check and repair berms and ditches as necessary. Dig a trench from the catch basin to a curb creek alley or other area where the runoff water can easily drain. Twice in the fall and before spring. Put in the pop up drain at the discharge point of the pipe and position it at the same level as the ground s surface.
Note that i said the drain pipe must be sloped rather than the french drain. Check your gutter connections and repair or seal any loose joints. Dig a hole underneath your gutter downspout and place a catch basin in the hole.