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All About Roof Drains

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Most roof draining systems in residential homes consist of gutters and downspouts. The gutters and downspouts are most often made of aluminum, which can have a baked-on color to match the siding of your home. However, original gutters were made of cedar. Since aluminum gutters can carry more water, they quickly became popular. You must be careful, though, since aluminum gutters and downspouts can easily be damaged by propping a ladder against them. You can also find gutters and downspouts made of vinyl and/or plastic. These are also easily damaged by ladders if you are not careful, but they also are affected over time by UV light that damages the material.

Two systems make use of gutters and downspouts, no matter which material they are made of. You can choose one of these roof drain systems based on which one fits your needs best.

System One

This is the traditional and cheaper method of roof drain systems. The gutters are firmly attached to the eaves and/or rakes. The runoff rainwater collected by the gutters is moved to the downspouts, which end above ground over a splash block of plastic or concrete. Since this system does not move water very far from the foundation, it is best used in areas that are not on a low, wet lot and have a soil that drains very well. If you decide to use this system, either plastic or concrete splash blocks will do. However, for the splash block to work, it must be turned so that it directs water flow away from the foundation. They must be used only in areas with exceptional drainage, and they must be maintained frequently to prevent blockage or accidental misplacement.

System Two

This roof drain system is the same as the first in that the gutters and downspouts work the same way.

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