What is a Downspouts' Purpose?

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Downspouts are used on homes and buildings as rain gutter systems.  Gutters take the overspill from your roof and guide it to downspouts. To help prevent flooding, the downspout then moves the water down and out of the way of your home’s foundation. This is very important because over time a home can have damage on its sides due to the stress of water draining directly off your roof. If the water was not transmitted away by downspouts, your house would be surrounded by an overflow of water. This would ultimately cause wear and tear on the outside walls of your home.



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