Downspout Accessories - What Are Some Of Your Options?

Downspout accessories can often be very beneficial in maintaining a free-flowing gutter and downspout system. We’ve put together a few options that are on the market that might be useful for your home’s rain gutters.

Downspout Accessories And Options

Downspout Strainers - These strainers are helpful in preventing your downspouts from becoming clogged with leaves, seedpods, twigs and other debris coming down your roof.

They are made to fit any sized downspout and come in aluminum, steel, copper and PVC. They do work well, but you will still need to clean your gutters because they can cause your gutter channel to backup if not cleaned a couple times per year.

Rain Drain - This item is nice because it distributes all the rainwater coming out of your downspout from collecting around your home’s foundation.

It will roll out nearly 4 feet when in use, but rolls back up and out of the way when it’s not raining. Preventing water from accumulating around your foundation is critical in helping maintain a dry basement.

The Wedge - This gizmo allows rainwater to flow from all sides and increases drainage by 2000%. It features a unique to sloped grid, which forces leaves and other debris to float up and away from the downspout opening, resulting in much better water flow.

Flex-A-Spout - Another drain extension that disperses rainwater away from your home. It extends out to over 4.5 feet and works well.

These are only a few of the different downspout accessories available that can help keep your downspouts flowing smoothly and from clogging up.