The gutters of your home are only one part of a standard gutter system. An optimally functioning gutter system is not complete without downpipes and elbows, mitres and end caps and some type of drainage. Knowing how each part works… Read More »
When purchasing a gutter system, the importance of downspouts is sometimes overlooked. A downspout carries water from the gutters to ground level, directing it away from your home and protecting it from the dangers of water damage. Knowing the purpose… Read More »
Typically it’s the gutters that get most of the attention, but properly maintained downspouts are just as an important part of your gutter system. Like gutters, a downspout protects both your home’s roof and your foundation from potential water damage.… Read More »
A gutter system wouldn’t be complete with a downspout. Rainwater directed into the eavestrough would run over the top of the gutter or pool in places it shouldn’t if the downpipe didn’t drain it away from the roof. Most commonly,… Read More »
Especially in rainy climates like Vancouver gutters have to handle a lot of water. When installing a new gutter system or replacing the old, don’t forget about the downpipe. It directs the water collected in the gutters away from the… Read More »
Once a popular fixture at the side of urban and country homes alike, the rain barrel virtually vanished from city centers. But they are gradually reappearing in metro areas again, and sustainable landscaping is only one of several reasons rain… Read More »
If they are overflowing but there’s no obvious blockage in the gutters themselves, then the problem could be a blocked downpipe. Blockages can be caused by almost any kind of debris, including a bird’s nest, a clump of wet leaves… Read More »
Rainwater downpipes play an important role in your gutters system. When it rains or when snow melts, run-off flows down the roof, into the gutters and then is channelled down and away from the building’s foundation. Older homes and buildings… Read More »
Rain chains are a popular alternative to standard downspouts. Like a downspout, a rain chain channels water from the roof to the ground, a cistern or a rain barrel. Rain chains can add a unique decorative feature to a home’s… Read More »
