downpipe

Vertical rain channel

A downpipe is a vertical pipe that carries rainwater from a roof gutter down to ground level or into a drain.

Called a downspout in American English, it's an essential part of a building's drainage system that directs water away from walls and foundations.

The old downpipe had rusted through and was leaking onto the path below.

drainage

rainwater

Collected atmospheric moisture

outflow · roof drainage · precipitation · eavestrough · fascia · soffit · roofline · drip edge · spouting · guttering

component

drainpipe

Pipe for waste water

spout · aluminum · PVC · galvanized · cast iron · rectangular · round · extension · offset · elbow

flow

trickle

Thin, slow stream

overflow · blockage · clog · debris · leaves · sediment · splash · drip · torrent · surge

installation

bracket

Support or category

bend · flange · sealant · rivet · screw · soldering · cutting · measuring · alignment · strap

maintenance

blockage

Obstruction halting movement

flushing · inspection · corrosion · rust · leakage · crack · repair · replacement · rodding · pressure washing

Categories
Opposites
direction of water flow/pipe orientation

downpipegutter

Edge channel for runoff

eaves trough · rain gutter · branch line

water collection vs. water dispersal

downpipeFrench drain

Subsurface water diversion system

soakaway

vertical direction of water flow

downpiperiser

Stair's vertical portion

standpipe

Family

downpipes

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