Burying Gutter Drain

Check to see if water and debris come out the other end of the pipe.

Burying gutter drain.

Some visual clues that indicate a clogged buried downspout drain line include. Step 1 check storm water regulations. I wanted a good way to get rainwater from the roof as far away from the house as possible. We found that the trench needs to be 10 12 inches deep with about a 2 inch slope.

Dig a trench about 6 inches wider than the drain pipe you plan to bury and dig the hole deep enough so that the. Step 4 dig a trench. How to bury a gutter downspout. We researched how long and deep the trench should be.

Step 2 plan around cables and pipes. Remove the guard at the other end of the drain pipe if there is one. Before installing gutters rainwater from the roof fell to the ground and didn t flow anywhere before soaking in to the soil hence large spring rains lead to water in the basement. First thing first dig a trench.

Contact the building inspections department to find out about the storm water regulations for your area. Featuring durable vinyl construction this extension can be buried bent or connected to additional sections. The water simply drains into the ground at the end of the underground downspouts. The flexible design easily bends and holds its shape and can be extended from 25 in.

And the length is how long you want it but far enough away from the building we decided we did not want less than 5 feet. Turn on a garden hose to its most powerful setting and run water through the drain pipe. Disconnect the gutter downspout from where it connects to the drain pipe. Soil was areas visible around the top of the buried drain line water flowing out over the top of the buried drain line during heavy rain water stains moisture leaks or actual water entry inside the building originating.

Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage. Step 5 assemble the drain. Inspect the ground above the buried downspout after the first two or three substantial rainfalls. Dig a trench along the desired route of the drain pipe.

Use a garden spade to cut. You can also hire a professional to tap into an underground drainage system if you have one installed on your. Map your downspout burial route check local rules for drainage regulations and contact your local utility offices before you dig.