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Can anyone offer guidance on how to join two intersecting parts of Eavestroughing in a hot, dry climate like Southern Alberta?

Asked by Mia Davis
4 months ago
Last Updated: July 26, 2024

I need some guidance here. I’ve reached out to two companies about fixing the eavestroughs, but no takers so far. Looks like I’ll have to tackle it myself.

Just bought this house last year. The eavestrough setup is pretty strange. I want to run it straight down the house and then add an elbow where the BBQ is located.

I live in Southern Alberta, so it’s hot, dry, and rain is scarce. What I’m really wondering about is how to connect the two parts where they meet.

Any tips are welcome!

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Andrea Preković

What’s happening here?

Joyce Farias

I couldn’t agree more, Fonbuena! 😂😂😂😂

Mathew Daniels

Two down spouts are required – one in the front and another one on or next to the corner trim. Having one going down the side of the house is unnecessary.

Owen Howell

It looks like they were trying to keep the water away from the foundation, but the design is a bit funky with two separate downspouts, one in the front and one in the back. I’m curious, do you have a basement? I wonder if the previous owners did this because they were having water issues in the basement 🤷

Owen Howell

Ugh….”create this” (my bad)

Owen Howell

Great to hear there’s no flooding! The water I mentioned was actually seeping through the basement wall because the downspout was initially placed “right next to it”… that’s why they set it up that way.

Ava May

Can you help me understand why there is a horizontal run on the roof above that is peaked? I’m thinking it might be the downspout for the front. If it’s necessary, I think there are Y-shaped connector pieces available.

Salvador Ford

Hey, so I think we should reroute the water from the front of the house to the front yard. Let’s remove that horizontal piece and maybe use it to finish the downspout in the front or the back. What do you think?

Elijah Groth

They sell connectors for gutters at the hardware store. Just make sure you get the right one. You can take a piece or a picture with you to the store for reference. You don’t need one for the side of the house, but if you have a gutter on the other side, make sure it does the same thing and directs water away from the house.

Elijah Groth

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César de la Fuente

Remove the horizontal part and have two separate lines instead. One in the front and one in the back. Extend them all the way down to the ground, use 4″ PVC pipe buried below ground, trench it out about 20″ from the house, and connect it to a pop-up drain.

César de la Fuente

A simple illustration, but it gets the idea across

Jolanda Henry

This is what we ended up doing…it effectively waters the lawn without causing overwatering to the foundation

Jolanda Henry

Oh yeah, that’s exactly what we did. The only issue is that the landscaper accidentally removes the cap while using the riding lawnmower because the mower’s suction pulls it out and throws it towards the street after the blade shreds it!

César de la Fuente

Yes, we encountered issues with springs breaking or coming off, usually due to being run over. Depending on where it ends, we use a slotted drain cap secured with two self-tapping screws. It’s a more affordable option to replace as well.

Dolores Alonso

I was thinking the same thing! But I’m wondering, do you have a designated area for cleaning out in case something gets stuck (like leaves), or do you use gutter guards?

César de la Fuente

There are various styles available for this purpose, such as the one that goes underground. It effectively removes debris before entering the pipe, and the top can be easily removed for maintenance. There are many options to choose from.

Adolfo Hernández

Drain the front yard towards the front

Trench the back yard (following your line) to install perforated PVC or corrugated drain pipe, connect the rear downspout and you’re good to go!

Selma Guth

Alright then! 😂

Milja Kallio

There’s a specific reason for the setup. It’s likely due to sinking and water seepage issues that prompted someone to take that action.

Dyon Ter Voert

This situation seems pretty silly… 🤣… others have given some excellent advice. My initial thought was to bring them both down at a 45-degree angle and finish with a concrete splash block, but some people mentioned basement and lawn underground pipe options, which might be more suitable.

Khaled Aarø

What on earth is happening here? 🤔

Kübra Tunaboylu

I’d suggest running it along that pathway and following the property line instead. Let’s get rid of that horizontal mess and tackle each one separately. It’s unbelievable that this wasn’t caught during the home inspection.

Akhila Kamath

What’s the reason for having the water so near the house? The design is meant to redirect the water away from the foundation.

Ella Mendoza

That got the green light during inspection?

Mariano Duran

The water should flow into a storm drain system that carries it at least 10 feet from the house.

Sava Vlahović

This has got to be one of the wildest things I’ve witnessed 🤯

Zhdan Rodnyanskiy

That setup could be termed as “I am trying to annoy my neighbor with my runoff”.

Jessica Thompson

I’m considering the possibility that the previous homeowner had a rain barrel at the end of the downspout and decided to avoid having it on the pathway.

Addison Kumar

I would just suggest putting rain barrels wherever possible.

Christopher Crawford

Do you experience freezing winter temperatures in your area? Because if you do, it can be a hassle dealing with ice on your sidewalk.

Greg Long

Sure, you can direct the drainage to the front and back of the yard without needing to dig a trench. Simply place a 4-inch black plastic pipe on the ground’s surface and create a flower bed around the drain. Fill the area with rocks above and below the pipe, then add landscape fabric on top before filling it with dirt and planting.

Samesh Padmanabha

Remove the part that goes over your house. Instead, have 2 lines: one in the front and one in the back of the house. ‘s suggestion is one of the best I’ve come across here. When redirecting water, make sure to do it correctly by ensuring that the water is diverted far away enough from the foundation to avoid any problems.

Tomothy Harris

If you’re thinking about using the current leader pipes again, then plastic might be a good choice.

Tomothy Harris

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Murat Babacan

Wow, I don’t recall ever seeing that before.

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