It s not an issue many homeowners think about until the time comes where it s necessary.
Gutter drains onto sidewalk.
Diverters and extenders are widely available and handy homeowners can complete this option as a do it yourself project.
You just need to try not to dig so much soil out that the walk shifts and be sure to repack the ground as much as possible.
Clean gutters regularly to keep rainwater flowing freely.
Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections.
If your sidewalk is poured cement and pretty sturdy you can run the pipe under it.
In colder climates water from gutters draining onto a sidewalk entranceway can be dangerous as the water will freeze making a slip and fall hazard.
Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws.
Draining the water into a flower bed between the house and the walk is not an option because the concrete or brick pavers will act like a dam holding water against the basement wall and contributing to wet and leaking basements.
The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.
Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.
It s highly labor intensive and each project runs into its fair share of setbacks like having to run drain pipe under a sidewalk or pathway.
One of the easiest ways to avoid potential issues from gutters is to use diverters to guide the water into a nearby flowerbed or onto your lawn.
It s fairly easy to install.
One of the corrugated tubes has a dip in the middle of the run which isn t ideal but otherwise during the summer this configuration works decently for the time being.
Currently for each gutter corrugated tubing is run underground under the sidewalk for approximately 20 feet where it discharges out the side of the hill approximately 18 inches lower than where it began it s not a steep hill.
Attach elbow to bottom end of downspout and connect a downspout extension to carry rainwater away from the foundation.
If the walk isn t solid just dig it up and run the pipe.
Setting up a proper residential drainage system is no easy task.
Downspouts can be extended beneath raised patios porches or decks to redirect rainwater to flowerbeds and other areas were water is needed.