During rainy seasons, you want to keep your home dry and secure. Your downspouts play a major role in deflecting water away from your home’s foundation. But what happens when they begin to malfunction? In this article, Hinkle Roofing, one of the leading local roofing companies, shares these common issues you may encounter with your downspouts.
Downspouts Are Clogged
Clogging is the main problem you may face when it comes to your downspouts. If you notice rainwater pouring over the edges of your gutter but not filtering down through them, it may be because they are clogged with leaves, trash or other kinds of debris. Be sure to call a professional to unclog your downspouts as soon as possible. If not, water may travel to your basement and create even further damage.
Downspouts Are Not Enough
When building your home, your roofing contractor will make sure to install a gutter system to keep rainwater off your roof. The same goes for your downspout. It’s also important to note that enough downspouts are installed to handle the amount of anticipated water runoff. If not, water can overflow your gutters, which, again, may end up in your basement.
Downspouts Are Too Small
Another thing you have to consider is the size of your downspouts. If your downspouts are too small, it can increase the risk of clogging from leaves or twigs that may have lodged in them. For this reason, make sure that your downspouts are large enough. Bigger downspouts make it easier to get rid of water from your home.
Downspouts Are Too Short
Your downspouts may not be able to keep water away from your house if they are not long enough. Thus, many experts suggest using a permanently attached extension or hinge kickers. Additionally, if you don’t want long downspouts to ruin the architectural style of your home, you may want to install underground drainpipes with a pop-up system to keep your home’s foundation safe and dry.
If your downspouts are having problems, it’s important to contact a professional to assist you. As such, call our experts in Hinkle Roofing. We offer many home improvement services, including gutter and picture window installation. Give us a call at (205) 324-8545 or fill out our contact form to set an appointment.