Gutter Drains Onto Sidewalk
One of the corrugated tubes has a dip in the middle of the run which isn t ideal but otherwise during the summer this configuration works decently for the time being.
Gutter drains onto sidewalk. Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections. If your sidewalk is poured cement and pretty sturdy you can run the pipe under it. It s not an issue many homeowners think about until the time comes where it s necessary. Setting up a proper residential drainage system is no easy task.
There are a variety of different ways to do this but we recommend building your very own retractable downspout using zip hinge. Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws. Downspouts can be extended beneath raised patios porches or decks to redirect rainwater to flowerbeds and other areas were water is needed. The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.
Do not direct diverted rainwater towards sidewalks driveways or other solid surfaces in order to avoid icing hazards during winter weather. It s highly labor intensive and each project runs into its fair share of setbacks like having to run drain pipe under a sidewalk or pathway. Draining the water into a flower bed between the house and the walk is not an option because the concrete or brick pavers will act like a dam holding water against the basement wall and contributing to wet and leaking basements. In colder climates water from gutters draining onto a sidewalk entranceway can be dangerous as the water will freeze making a slip and fall hazard.
Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely. You just need to try not to dig so much soil out that the walk shifts and be sure to repack the ground as much as possible. Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation.
Currently for each gutter corrugated tubing is run underground under the sidewalk for approximately 20 feet where it discharges out the side of the hill approximately 18 inches lower than where it began it s not a steep hill. If the walk isn t solid just dig it up and run the pipe. Diverters and extenders are widely available and handy homeowners can complete this option as a do it yourself project.