Step 3 optional catch basin to control the flow of water away from a roof gutter downspout installing a 9 to 12 inch catch basin is recommended.
Installing gutter pop ups.
You have grading issues that impede the flow of water away from the house.
Tighten the locknut and turn the drain body to the rear hold the drain body still while you tighten the locknut first by hand and then with water pump pliers.
Here are the steps to installing a pop up gutter drain system.
This is the most labor intensive part of the project but it s smooth sailing after.
Your soil doesn t drain well.
Apply silicone caulk at the drain and teflon tape at the extension piece to seal the drain tube.
Your gutter design drains too much water into.
Think about installing pop up drains if.
This affordable diy project won t take longer than an afternoon for even an inexperienced do it yourselfer.
If you need to improve your downspout drainage consider installing a pop up emitter.
Dig a hole underneath your gutter downspout and place a catch basin in the hole.