Is there anything more annoying than a noisy downspout?
After too many nights kept awake by the dripping water, you’d probably rather listen to nails on a chalkboard. Fortunately, there are some rather quick fixes to this maddening issue. Let’s break down the best ways to fix that noisy downspout!
How to Fix a Noisy Downspout
Adjust the Downspout Angle
You may just need to move the bottom of the downspout further away from the house. This allows the water to hit the side of the downspout and then quietly trickle down, as opposed to falling noisily to the bottom elbow. Try this first.
Wrap the Downspout
Wrapping foam insulators around the downspout can dampen the sound by reducing surface vibrations. If adjusting the angle doesn’t work, this is the next best bet. Other methods of quieting it (listed below) may increase the chances of clogging your downspout later on.
Glue a Kitchen Sponge to the Bottom of the Downspout
Most often, the noise that is driving you up a wall is coming from the water dripping on the bottom of the downspout elbow. Gluing a kitchen sponge to the bottom of the downspout creates a quieter landing base for the water. Alternatively, you could cut a piece of shingle or artificial turf to fit at the bottom of the downspout and eliminate the need to glue something to the metal.
Buy Products Made for this Very Issue
Lots of homeowners are kept awake at night because of a noisy downspout, so it is no surprise that some crafty individuals have created products to fix this very issue. You can find foam downspout inserts or silencers at your local hardware store that are pushed into the downspout opening and clipped on.
Use Rope
Instead of putting something at the bottom of the downspout, you can also caulk nylon rope to the top downspout opening and run it through to the bottom. Then, water will move quietly down the rope.
Finding the Best solution for Your Home
Gutters, downspouts, and everything roofing is something you don’t want to worry about. This is why it is always best to hire quality roofing professionals to handle these projects. Sure, a noisy downspout is a case you should handle yourself, but for the bigger issues, it’s best to know when to hang up the tool belt and let the pros handle it. Not only will your back thank you, but you will rest easy knowing all the work was done properly with a workmanship guarantee.
If you are looking for a quality roofing contractor to trust with your roof repair or replacement, make sure to keep the team at Apple Roofing in mind. We would love to work with you!
