Connecting A Rain Diverter To Gutters

Most sloping roofs can accommodate a rain chain even without a gutter.

Connecting a rain diverter to gutters. Cut the downspout so that it flows into the top of the rain barrel cut the downspout and install a gutter diverter then attach one end of a hose to the diverter and the other end to an. If you have limited space or have other structures that you need to work around location can be an issue. Roof rain diverter installation steps. You do not have to situate it directly underneath your downspout since your diverter kit will include a hose.

Study your roof and how it expels rain water before you install your gutterless rain chain. Sand underside of flashing with 80 grit sandpaper to help paint adhere. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install a rain diverter. A spigot or hose connector lets you drain the water for use around your landscape.

A downspout diverter can solve this issue. Rain barrels provide an alternative to using municipal water or well water for irrigation. Replace your downspout with the customized downspout extension included with the barrel if your rain. Thick bead of clear silicone caulk on the underside of the drip edge lift the shingle tabs up slightly and slide the diverter under the tabs.

Exposure at the other end to create a drainage pitch. The hose conveniently connects the downspout to the barrel. Place the rain barrel under the downspout checking that it is level. If your barrel isn t already equipped with a spigot attach one by drilling a 15 16 inch hole about two inches from the bottom of the barrel where you can install a inch hose spigot.

Spray paint bottom surface and up turned edge of flashing to match color of roof. Since roof slopes will vary from home to home so will the trajectory of the water that streams from a roof through a crevice or crease during a storm. Slide one end of the diverter tight to the bottom of the shingle tabs and leave a 1 in.