How to install a rainwater system?

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Installing a rainwater system is an important measure that helps protect your house’s foundations and the environment from excess water. In this article, we go through the steps of installing a rainwater system and give some tips so that you can complete the installation successfully.

Necessary tools and materials

Before you start the installation, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials. You will need the following:

  • Rain gutters
  • Downpipes
  • Gutter fasteners
  • Pipe fasteners
  • Connecting parts
  • Saw and drill
  • Measuring tape
  • Water level
  • Sealing agent

Installation steps

Follow these steps to properly install a rainwater system:

  1. Planning: Measure the roof of your house and calculate the number of gutters and pipes needed. Plan where the downpipes will be placed so that the water is diverted away from the foundations of the house.
  2. Installation of the gutters: Attach the gutter brackets to the edge of the roof approximately every 50 cm. Make sure that the gutters are installed at a slight angle so that the water flows towards the downpipes.
  3. Installation of the downpipes: Attach the downpipes to the gutters using fittings. Make sure that the pipes are firmly attached to the wall with pipe brackets.
  4. Sealing: Use sealant to seal the joints to prevent water from leaking.
  5. Check: Use a spirit level to check that the gutters and pipes are at right angles. Test the system by pouring water into the gutters and make sure that the water flows smoothly into the downpipes and away from the vicinity of the house.

Tips and considerations

Remember the following tips and considerations when installing a rainwater system:

  • Choose durable materials that can withstand Finland’s changing weather conditions.
  • Maintain the rainwater system regularly by removing debris and leaves from the gutters.
  • Make sure that the downpipes direct the water far enough away from the foundations of the house.

You can find more information about the installation of rainwater systems, for example, on the Rakentaja.fi website.

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