---
title: Roof Drains & Downspouts
description: Here come the April showers. Are your roof drains and downspouts ready to carry water away from building foundations? Roof drain grates should be cleaned of debris and damaged downspouts should be repaired. Adding a splash block in a lawn area will help move water away from the building.  
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# Roof Drains & Downspouts

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Here come the April showers. Are your roof drains and downspouts ready to carry water away from building foundations?

Roof drain grates should be cleaned of debris and damaged downspouts should be repaired. Adding a splash block in a lawn area will help move water away from the building.

 

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 April 4, 2012

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