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Downspouts are pipes that connect with a home's
gutter system and carry rain water and snowmelt
from the roof to the ground or storm service,
providing proper rain water and snowmelt
drainage and diversion. A functional downspout
protects the home's roof, siding and foundation
from water damage and helps prevent flooding of
the home's basement.
Downspout Requirements:
• The downspout must have an elbow and a
hinged extension and/or concrete splash pad.
• The downspout elbow should be directed
away from the foundation walls toward the
drainage swales.
• Downspout extensions or splash pads must
not project past the property line.
The following pictures and diagrams illustrate
downspouts in different conditions (for
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