Down spout extension

1. Customization of downpipes extensions around the landscaping and slope of the property The purpose of downspout extensions is to redirect water from structures and areas that tend to flood during the rainy season. Channel extensions also allow water to be directed to areas, such as hedges, that can benefit from additional watering without adding to your water bill. The problem with most rigid downpipe extensions is that they are limited in how they can be customized to work with your unique gardening and water flow needs. Advantages of flexible channel extensions Flexible downpipe extensions provide superior protection against erosion while allowing homeowners the ability to easily circle corners and place water where it will do the most good and the least damage. Depending on the slope of your property, the extensions of flexible gutters can be used to remove water from the structures, prevent possible damage to the foundations and the growth of mold, and place the outlet where the water drains safely to the street, to thirsty hedges, to deep-rooted trees or a pond. Lightweight but tough, they can be easily moved to irrigate different areas of your property, as needed. Simplify water flow control with automatic downpipe extensions Automatic downspout extensions are a blessing when there is a straight path from the downspout to where the water needs to go. These extensions of deployment downwind are automatically unrolled when the rainwater descends down the drain, draws water from patios, walkways or passes through

2. delicate landscapes. When the rain stops, they roll up again carefully, ready for the next shower. There is no need to store uncomfortable plastic tubes that fall easily from the descent of water, completely nullifying its purpose. The automatic downspout extensions remain in place throughout the year, demonstrating protection from erosion and damage to landscaping from sudden storms, whether you are at home or not. Identifying problematic areas Muddy patches on the lawn, puddles of water after a rain, or bushes and trees that display fallen, brown, and waterlogged leaves are signs of a water problem. The structures can also show signs of water damage by peeling stucco, collapsed bricks, moss growth or cracks in cement where water has eroded the sub-layer of the soil. It is a good idea to examine the basement or crawl space for signs of damage caused by water. This erosion can damage the foundations of the building, resulting in costly repairs. Although downspout extensions can not compete completely with gravity, the use of flexible gutter extensions facilitates movement through areas that bring water problems closer to structures or gardens. Customize them so that they adapt to the design of your property and the landscape protects the safety of your family and the investment in your home. Automatic deployment downspout extensions are available in a variety of lengths, ranging from 4 to 9 feet. The extension tubes offer the greatest flexibility and are available in lengths of 25 and 50 feet, which facilitates the reorientation of water away from delicate structures and landscapes. By identifying problem areas, homeowners can avoid erosion and damage to gardening items, redirecting water to more suitable areas. Preparing the tube Pipes should be cut to size using a fine tooth saw. All underground drain pipes come with an end with a base or a flat end that has been chamfered. Drain sales recommend that each time you cut a pipe to size you should always chamfer the cut end. If you leave a rough, square end in a drain pipe, you run the real risk of damaging or mismatching the joint when the pipe is inserted into an attachment or into an inspection chamber. For the same reason, a patented silicone lubricant should be used on all joints to ensure a smooth insertion into the fitting. Spreading the pipe The pipes should be placed on fine soil or on a bed of granular material as described in the previous section. Pipes should be placed at a 1 in 40 drop for standard domestic installations. This means that for every 40 m the pipe moves horizontally, it must fall 1 m vertically. The measurement method, metric or imperial, is really irrelevant as long as the 1 in 40 rule is met: a 1 foot drop in a 40 foot horizontal stroke is exactly the same. The pipes fall at this level to create a self-cleaning effect, which means that the liquid flow at this level of fall is sufficient to remove any solid matter. If the path of the pipe is too shallow, the flow will be insufficient for the solids to be carried. Conversely, if the pipe fall is too large, liquids will flow too fast. Sending items, leaving solids behind. This will quickly result in a blocked tube.

3. Filling the trench Drainage Sales recommends that the sifted material that was removed earlier can be used to fill laterally and fill the trench around the pipe. If you have leftover granular material from the pipe bed, then this can also be used.