Downspouts should match the type of gutter being installed. Fascia gutters only have a 2-1/4" wide bottom so a 3-inch x 4-inch downspout would not be the best choice for size. Aluminum downspouts are made up of three different components. Two elbows and section of pipe at the top called a leader, the main downspout pipe and an elbow at the bottom. The downspout is straped to the home using matching material to help it blend in.
Steel downspouts do not require elbows as the steel pipe is notched and bent to the downspouts shape. The bends are then soldered or riveted and sealed together. These bends tend to be more sharp or have tighter turns then the aluminum style, which may cause the downspout to become clogged more easily.
Available materials are Copper, Aluminum, Bonderized, Galvanized or Steel. Available shapes are Round, Round Corrugated, Rectangular Smooth and Rectangular Corrugated. The round shapes come in 2-inch, 3-inch or 4-inch, while the rectangular come in 2-inch x 3-inch and 3-inch x 4-inch.
2 inch x 3 inch Corrugated
2 inch x 3 inch Corrugated is our most popular choice of downspout we install. It has good flow and fits all gutter sizes. Comes in 30 different colors.Thickness is 0.019 inch.
- Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Galv, Bond and Copper
- Used With: Fascia, OGee, Curved, Half Round and Box
- Max Roof Size: 600 sq ft per downspout
3 inch x 4 inch Corrugated
3 inch x 4 inch Corrugated is the same style as the 2 x 3 Corrugated just a little larger for more rain handling. Can be used on Ogee Gutters. Can not be used on Fascia gutters- bottom of fascia gutter is too small. Used mostly for commercial buildings with large roof area.
- Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Galv, Bond and Copper
- Used With: Fascia, OGee, Curved, Half Round and Box
- Max Roof Size: 800 sq ft per downspout
2 x 3 Smooth
2 x 3 Smooth are the downspouts you see on homes that still have the original gutters. When new gutters are installed some prefer the steel downspouts for strength. These downspouts do not use elbows, they are custom made by notching and folding the tube to create the bends. A downside to these downspouts is the bends are much sharper and tend to clog up easier than corrugated elbow type downspouts.
- Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Galv, Bond and Copper
- Used With: Fascia, OGee, Curved, Half Round and Box
- Max Roof Size: 500 sq ft per downspout
2 inch Round
2 inch Round Can be used on Ogee, Half Round, Fascia gutters for both 5-inch and 6-inch. These 2-inch downspouts are known for clogging due to their small size.
- Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Galv, Bond and Copper
- Used With: Fascia, OGee, Curved, Half Round and Box
- Max Roof Size: 500 sq ft per downspout
3 inch Round
Can be used on Ogee and Half Round gutters for both 5-inch and 6-inch. They shouldn't be used on fascia gutter because the bottom of the fascia gutter is only 2-1/4 inches wide. Although some customers don't mind the little over-hang of the downspout on the bottom of the gutter. These 3-inch downspouts offer plenty of drainage for large roof areas.
- Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Galv, Bond and Copper
- Used With: Fascia, OGee, Curved, Half Round and Box
- Max Roof Size: 750 sq ft per downspout
