Downspouts
Downspouts are vertical pipes that are used to divert rainwater away from the foundation of a building. Downspouts generally come in rectangular or round shapes.
Your gutter system will perform its best when a proper downspout size is chosen to drain a given roof area. The standard norm for gutters among many in the rain carrying industry is to allow one outlet opening in the gutter for every 100 sq.ft. of roof area being drained. Downspout diameters are sized according to the roof area they drain.
Rectangular Downspouts
Rectangular downspouts and elbows are the standard downspout used with K-style gutters.
Sizes:
3” x 4” is available in Aluminum, Copper, and Galvanized Steel.
4”x 5” is available in Aluminum and Steel.
Round Downspouts
Are exactly what the name says a round or cylindrical downspout. This style is used with a half round gutter. This downspout comes in a smooth and corrugated style. Choosing the round downspout adds extra detail to your system. Keep a nice aesthetically pleasing look if you decide on a half round gutter system. This downspout comes in a smooth and corrugated style.
Corrugated- shaped into alternating ridges and grooves. Similar to the middle of a cardboard box. This is especially good for the places that experience snow and ice. The corrugation allows for the expansion should ice build up in the downspout. Preventing thermal damage from occurring.
Sizes: Downspouts are sized according to the roof area they drain.
3” and 4” Round Smooth in Aluminum or Copper
4” Round Corrugated in Galvanized Steel or Copper
