These unprotected gutters allow debris small and large to enter the gutter travel down the downspout and into the in ground drainage.
Gutter pipe into ground.
One local homeowner with a concrete block foundation for example had downspouts running into professionally installed pvc pipes that led into the.
If you are using a standard size catch basin 9 plus moving the water 10ft away the estimated price of you completing this project yourself.
Hold the pipe and filter end against the downspout so the filter is slightly above ground.
It will depend on the size of the catch basin you need plus the distance you want to move the water away.
Cut the downspout with a pair of tin snips or a hacksaw.
There s the looks good above the ground pipe to nowhere that gives the appearance of an underground downspout extension but is nothing more than a piece of pipe sticking out of the ground.
Lay the pvc drain pipe using elbows and couplers as needed to navigate curves.
Weisman says to use a solid sdr 35 pvc pipe because it holds up better under ground.
Miller recommends using a pvc pipe that s at least 4 inches wide with a smooth interior.
A rain gutter drain pipe is usually installed to carry water away from your house.
Make sure the drain pipe slopes downward at a pitch of 1 to 2 inches.
Mark on the downspout where you need to cut it.
An underground drain pipe can become clogged in a variety of ways including leaf buildup or damage to the pipe itself.