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.
Apply silicone caulk at the drain and teflon tape at the extension piece to seal the drain tube.
Next turn the drain body to the rear as this will then line it up with the pop up linkage.
Dig a hole underneath your gutter downspout and place a catch basin in the hole.
This affordable diy project won t take longer than an afternoon for even an inexperienced do it yourselfer.
Think about installing pop up drains if.
This is the most labor intensive part of the project but it s smooth sailing after.
You have grading issues that impede the flow of water away from the house.
Here are the steps to installing a pop up gutter drain system.
Dig a trench from the catch basin to a curb creek alley or other area where the runoff water can easily drain.
Your gutter design drains too much water into.
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.