Standard splash block
(concrete or heavy-duty vinyl) | Single-story roofs with short ridge-to-eave heights and good natural slope | • Lay the block on a firm, level patch of soil or a small bed of ¾″ gravel so it can’t settle crooked.
• Keep the block’s nose at least 2 ft from your siding to prevent backsplash. |
Downspout extension
(rigid or hinged) | Taller roof faces, clay soils, or spots where grade is flat | • We mount a low-profile hinge so you can flip the extension up and lock it vertical when mowing, then drop it back down in seconds.
• Most homes need 3–6 ft of reach to clear the dripline; clay or zero-slope yards often need 8+ ft. |
Rain chain
(decorative, low-to-moderate flow) | Porches, small roof sections, front-entry statements | • Use open-link or double-loop designs—they let water run straight down with minimal splash. “Cup” styles look great but scatter water in heavy rain.
• Always pair a rain chain with a catch basin: a wide planting pot, whiskey barrel, or stone ring lined with 1″ gravel works fine.
• Set the basin on a level paver pad over pea gravel plus landscape fabric (geo-wrap). That keeps the base stable, drains fast, and blocks weeds. |
