What can a downpipe diverter be used for?
A downpipe diverter is attached to an existing downpipe to “channel” water where you need it. Rainwater could be diverted into a rain barrel or into a corrugated pipe that leads to another part of your yard. Rainwater could also be diverted to a flower bed or a garden optimizing your rainwater harvest.
Where is the best place to install a rain diverter?
They are easiest to install on asphalt roofing and consist of an “L” shaped piece of sheet metal that fits under the roofing above the entranceway. First, cut the diverter about a foot longer on each side than the area you want to keep dry.
Why was the one pipe diverter system invented?
At the time steam systems were the norm for heating both large buildings and homes so the folks selling hot water equipment were up against a wall. After all, you won’t be very competitive trying to sell a heating system that requires two pipes if your competition can do it with just one so the one pipe diverter system was born.
How big of a diverter do I need for my roof?
A drop of 1” is plenty for a 6′ diverter. Carefully lift up the shingle tabs to keep from breaking them, and nail the diverter in place with roofing nails. Position the nails so they will be covered by the shingles and are a few inches up from the bottom edge of the overlapping shingles.
A downpipe diverter is attached to an existing downpipe to “channel” water where you need it. Rainwater could be diverted into a rain barrel or into a corrugated pipe that leads to another part of your yard. Rainwater could also be diverted to a flower bed or a garden optimizing your rainwater harvest.
They are easiest to install on asphalt roofing and consist of an “L” shaped piece of sheet metal that fits under the roofing above the entranceway. First, cut the diverter about a foot longer on each side than the area you want to keep dry.
At the time steam systems were the norm for heating both large buildings and homes so the folks selling hot water equipment were up against a wall. After all, you won’t be very competitive trying to sell a heating system that requires two pipes if your competition can do it with just one so the one pipe diverter system was born.
A drop of 1” is plenty for a 6′ diverter. Carefully lift up the shingle tabs to keep from breaking them, and nail the diverter in place with roofing nails. Position the nails so they will be covered by the shingles and are a few inches up from the bottom edge of the overlapping shingles.
