The drain is an important design that allows rain water flowing from the roof to get into the waste. With the gutters, various problems may arise, which we will talk about.
Set the gutters for the roof at an angle so that the water does not stagnate. To do this, before installation, you can drive a nail in the place where the upper end of the gutter will be located. Tagging should be tied to the nail, which must be stretched along the roof. In this case, a tilt of 6 mm each meter should be made. The twine will serve as a true landmark for the installation of holders. Then you can install a groove. He must go beyond the roof by 5 cm. The ending of the gutter is closed with a plug. So that the last section is suitable in size, you will have to make a cut with a hacksaw. The plastic groove or pipe will be easier to saw if the circle is wrapped with a sheet of paper and attach it with tape. The end of the sheet of paper is the direction of the cut. After this procedure, the burrs should be removed using a file. This will provide a better docking of sections.
Growth sections can have rubber seals that quickly become unusable. If this rubber part is embedded in the case, then you will have to replace the entire section, so you should look for such a plastic drain where the seal is removed from the groove.
If you have a long roof, then the drain pipe of the drain should be placed exactly in the middle. This is allowed to evenly distribute the load.
The most common problem in the operation of the drain is its pollution. The cause of blockage may be fallen leaves. If they are distributed throughout the gutter, then the garden scoop will not be the most convenient device for cleaning. You can make a scoop with a canister from under machine oil. To do this, cut off the upper part. Thus, you can not only collect garbage, but also scoop up stagnant water. So that the problem with the leaves does not bother you anymore, you can close the groove using a plastic grid.
When working with the drain, it is worth remembering the safety. The staircase should not rest on the gutter. The cast -iron drain should not be tossed, standing on the stairs. Cast iron is heavy metal. Such a groove can fall and break. Also, due to rust, sharp burrs can form, so it is better to work in gloves.
If the drain pipe is clogged, it is better to clean it from below. A garden hose or hard wire will help you with this. If the blockage is strong, then it is worth cleaning the pipe on top with flexible rods that are used to clean sewer pipes. After cleaning, you can install a wire mesh on the neck of the drain pipe. This will save from large garbage in the pipe.