Downspout Saddle

Abstract

This DOWNSPOUT SADDLE is a new approach to winterization for home and business owners. No invention currently exists that is adaptable to new or existing rain downspouts that from season to season makes home winterization this simple and effective. This DOWNSPOUT SADDLE is for home or business owners that have problematic areas with snow, ice, icicles, water, critters, or mold.

2 . Ice dams, ice buildup on the ground, ice buildup at the roof eaves, and internal water leaks are most commonly a result of ice blockage starting at the ground level where downspouts are near the frozen ground. As ice builds up around the termination point of the downspout it can and will climb up the downspouts until it backs up into the gutters. Once the gutters are frozen, ice dams begin causing very expensive and untimely solutions. This DOWNSPOUT SADDLE helps to solve the problem at the root cause. During warm seasons the DOWNSPOUT SADDLE is positioned hinged at 0 degrees to allow for normal water flow to the ground. The saddle has a funnel for the 2 parts connecting to prevent water leakage in the saddle. During cold seasons the DOWNSPOUT SADDLE is to be positioned hinged at 180 degrees and locked with a bolted hinge slide that allows water to flow freely on top of the snow and ice all season long. The saddle has a splash guard to protect the wall that it is mounted to. This eliminates the possibility for ice backing up at the root. Foundation cracks and leaks are a common result of ice buildup. Mold from melting snow and ice is common and can harm planting beds.