Connecting Downspout Drainage
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What happens here
A separate task involves installing a dedicated drainage system for the house's gutter downspouts. A white PVC pipe is attached to the downspout using an elbow fitting. To ensure a tight and neat connection, a section of the concrete foundation or patio edge is cut out. The PVC pipe then extends downwards and along a dedicated trench, separate from the utility lines. A PVC cap can be seen on an elbow, likely serving as a cleanout for future maintenance.
Goal: Install a buried drainage system for a downspout.
Tools and materials
- Concrete Saw/Grinder — Cutting sections of concrete to fit the PVC pipe
- PVC Cap — Creating a cleanout access point for the drainage system
- PVC Elbow Fitting — Connecting the downspout to the horizontal drainage pipe
- PVC Pipe — Constructing the downspout drainage system
- Shovel — Adjusting the trench bottom for proper pipe bedding and slope
- PVC Cement/Primer — Creating strong, watertight seals between PVC pipe and fittings