Upper Roof Downspout

Compatible with 2 in.

Upper roof downspout.

That water washes away shingle grit and eventually damages shingles to the point that they will curl up. Installing a tray under your downspout to protect your roof is another option that may be a good compromise to the homeowner who thinks the above is unsightly. Metal or vinyl downspouts this versatile downspout has a lifetime guarantee. There are alot of variables.

If the roof is in a place where leaves or pine needles are prone to collecting consider whether to elevate the downspout pipe above the singles so that debris won t collect under or around it collected debris could cause accelerated deterioration of the shingles. A hole at the bottom of the gutter or an open gutter end will just splash water around in a heavy rain. Use the downspout to redirect runoff and help prevent garden erosion and foundation damage. Water flooding from this downspout can easily find its way into the roof and wall structures.

Downspout draining to roof with siding damage obvious. Whether it s curved and tweaked so water exiting it flows across the roof pretty smoothly or splashes onto it with some force will also make a difference. It s fairly easy to install. Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws.

Leaving the gutters off altogether is not usually a good option unless the roof is very very small because the rain dripping off the edge will wear on the roof below. By installing a metal tray under the upper downspout that leads to the lower gutter the water will travel to the lower gutter without hitting the roof. More product details close. The one thing that pretty much everybody agrees on is that at least there should be a downspout to deliver the water to the lower roof and point it in the right direction.

This durable downspout is maintenance free and has uv stabilizers to help prevent uv light degradation. Some people object to running downspout leader across a roof for aesthetic reasons but it is one valid way to slow the water from the upper roof while keeping water off the roof surface.