Change Gutter Downspout Direction

Judi the downspout is not pointed in the wrong direction in that exact location.

Change gutter downspout direction.

Typically used with a rain barrel or cistern to keep water from going to them during winter. Redirecting any downspout can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Over time things may change and you may find it necessary to change the direction of the downspout. Installing gutter elbows in your downspout will help redirect water flow away from the foundation of your home your driveway and other areas where excess water or ice in winter could be a hazard.

Follow the tips below to install gutter elbows in your downspout. An elbow can be used to attach a gutter connector to a downspout at its top and bottom to run an extension out from the foundation of your house. Gutter downspouts often carry huge amounts of water from a large area of the roof. Assembled by hand not a machine.

The issue in my opinion is the roof water is dumping right next to the corner of the building flooding the slab and condos when it should be piped underground out to the storm sewers and. This will cause heavy drainage issues from your gutters and downspouts. They must face a direction you want the water to run toward. Step 1 draw a plan of your gutter and downspout path.

Also an elbow can be used if you want to change the direction of a downspout or if you want to avoid an obstacle or to divert the water away from your house foundation. If it was rotated 90 degrees it would erode all the soil i see next to it.