There are many things you can do to improve the effectiveness of your gutters.
Drain from gutters.
Debris flowing down a downspout drain that has been foolishly connected to the building foundation drain system can block that drain leading to basement flooding from either.
Then bury 4 inch diameter pvc pipe in the trench and connect it to the downspout.
Inspect clear out your gutters regularly.
Twice in the fall and before spring.
If you already have gutters be sure to clean them at last once a year so that debris doesn t block them and cause water to back up.
Use this downspout extension to divert water away from the foundation or connect to drainage pipe and catch basin to control drainage.
Here are 10 things to take into account when trying to improve your water drainage and runoff.
Where the tube passes by the downspout from the gutter we installed a y fitting and drained the roof water from the gutter system directly into the main drainage line.
To drain water away from your home invest in a gutter system so that rainwater on the roof doesn t leak into your foundation.
When you can t extend the downspout to daylight dig trench extending 10 feet from house and line it with either perforated pvc pipe or flexible drainage pipe.
Also check and repair berms and ditches as necessary.
Screw a drain cover over the end of the tubing as it approaches daylight to keep critters out.
10 gutter and downspout runoff tips.
To prevent erosion make a rock bed around the end of the tube.
Debris flowing down the downspout drain leaves from gutters can block floor drains or even the main building sewer line leading to sewage backups into the structure.