The good news is there s a fix for every budget and diy skill level.
Gutter over sidewalk.
The downspout is already starting to stain the sidewalk but what i m really worried about is winter.
Depending on the type of soil this process should be faster than just using pvc pipe alone.
There are adapter sets available at big box stores that connect a hose to pvc pipe.
Extending them is a necessary project to keep your home safe from damaging rainwater.
Like everything else in a builders spec home they cut anything they can save on and i feel like our gutters might have been one of them.
Fit one end of a pvc connector onto the end of the existing gutter where you.
Sidewalks patios and driveways pose special problems for gutter drainage.
Your gutter system is only as good as your downspout drainage.
Currently for each gutter corrugated tubing is run underground under the sidewalk for approximately 20 feet where it discharges out the side of the hill approximately 18 inches lower than where it began it s not a steep hill.
Check out our drainage solutions board on pinterest for downspout drainage ideas and more.
We recently purchased a new construction home.
In colder climates water from gutters draining onto a sidewalk entranceway can be dangerous as the water will freeze making a slip and fall hazard.
Many times the roof design of the house requires a downspout in an inconvenient location.