{"id":892,"date":"2020-01-16T09:39:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T14:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raingutteraccessories.com\/?p=892"},"modified":"2021-11-07T08:20:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T13:20:13","slug":"downspout-splash-blocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raingutteraccessories.com\/downspout-splash-blocks\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Downspout Splash Blocks And Why Every Home Needs Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why is it so imperative that your gutters have a downspout splash block at the end of them?<\/p>

A splash block is an important but ignored component of a rain gutter system.<\/a> In order to improve the efficiency of your rain gutters, rain gutter accessories<\/a> count and the splash block is no different.<\/p>

A splash block, which is different from a splash guard, directs the water away from your house, and therefore, saves the foundation from water damage.<\/p>

In this article, I will share with you everything you need to know about gutter splash blocks and why you need them for your house.<\/p>

What is a Splash Block?<\/strong><\/p>

\"DecorativeA splash block is a device that channels rainwater away from the foundations of a house. In a rain gutter system, everything from hangers to elbows, downspouts to splash blocks contributes to forming an effective system.<\/p>

Here are some of the benefits of splash blocks<\/strong>:<\/p>

  1. They keep water away from your house and protect its foundations<\/strong> from water intrusion.<\/li>
  2. Splash blocks protect your walls<\/strong> from getting muddy stains as water comes out speedily.<\/li>
  3. They are important for places that receive heavy rainfall, storms, and hurricanes.<\/strong><\/li>
  4. You can use splash blocks to direct water away from your new grass or garden.<\/strong><\/li>
  5. They can be a great decorative addition to your property<\/strong>. You will find these blocks in many designs. There are some shaped like a pond or a rocky stream. You will be amazed to see some exquisite designs with animals on them.<\/li><\/ol>

    So what happens when you don’t have a splash block installed at the bottom of your downspout?<\/p>

    Glad you asked! You see my husband is a local home inspector here in Orlando, FL<\/a> and he tells me all the time about these homes that don’t have the proper gutters and accessories.\u00a0<\/p>

    He recently sent me this picture below and said, “This needs to go on your blog to show people why they need to get that splash block installed.”<\/p>

    \"Downspout<\/p>

    How do They Work?<\/strong><\/h2>

    A splash block is (mostly) a rectangular-shaped device made of plastic or concrete.<\/p>

    The device has two sides. One closed-ended side comes directly under the downspouts and blocks rainwater from going that way.<\/p>

    The open-ended side channels the rainwater away from the foundations of your house.<\/p>

    What is the Proper Way to Install These?<\/strong><\/h2>

    It is very important to install splash blocks the right way. There are a few ways to do that.<\/p>

    First, choose a splash block that works for you. you will find two main types in the market, linear and broader base.<\/p>