Down Spout: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Choose the Right One
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Down Spouts: How to Prevent Clogs, Leaks, and Rust

ByTyler DeBroux

Down spouts are an essential part of any home’s rainwater drainage system. They help to direct water away from your foundation and prevent flooding. In this article, we’ll discuss what down spouts are, how they work, and how to choose the right one for your home.

Home rain gutter system with a downspout attached to a house

What is a Rain Gutter?

ByTyler DeBroux

A rain gutter is a component that makes up a building’s water discharge system, also known as an eavestrough, eaves-shoot, or surface water collection channel. Water must be stopped from dripping or flowing off roofs in an uncontrolled manner if it is to be prevented from doing any of the following: damaging the walls, drenching…