How to Install a PVC Downspout Drain Pipe, Great DIY Project

Installing PVC Pipe is not much different than using corrugated pipe. However, it does take a little more work to get good fall and clean cuts on the pipe. Watch a simple downspout drain pipe install and learn how to do it yourself!

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[treycausey]

You make some incredibly helpful videos. I live hundreds of miles away, but I can guarantee if you served my area I would hire you regardless of price. Thank you very much

[johngalv]

Hi Chuck, thanks for the videos. I did one downspout (the worst one) in one corner of the house. Seems to be working ok, so I'll have more to do. I used corrugated leading to a catch basin 12 feet from the gutter. The old pipe collapsed under the weight of the sidewalk so I couldn't replace it yet. I'll need to lift the concrete slab which I'm not sure how I'll do it...or just use pressure washer to create a pass under the sidewalk.
you are an inspiration. Have a great day!

[clarkkent]

NICE! Thanks for sharing the music portion as well. Have a great day! Oh and I used some of your techniques on a drainage system fix at my friends house today! She was thankful that I knew how based on your techniques! Thank you!

[joey]

Cleanouts are nice
Battery sawzaw for roots.
2 cycle tiller to ease up digging.
Easy peasy

[AP-]

To a Great Guy...100K +
I had always wondered about the Music in you Videos. Now I know it is your own.
Keep up that great

[jb]

Congrats 🎉 on the 100, 000 subs, it's the least we can do, for all your help and advice!!

[ytbillybob]

Such a cool dude. Give man a fish and he'll eat for a day... Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for life. Thank you!

[dstmars]

So why use pvc instead of corrugated pipe? And why not use a catch basin with a filter screen at the bottom of the downspout to collect shingle gravel and leaves instead of making it a closed system?

[ykmadd]

Why would PVC belly more than flexible corrugated?

[Bryan-]

Thanks for the video! I always enjoy them. How do I know how much of a decline that I have to do on the pipe? What do you think of laying gravel to stop the bellying?

[Jasha]

I prefer to use sdr 35 instead of this thin wall stuff

[WildwoodSubRailfan]

Congratulations on hitting 100, 000 subscribers Chuck! Well deserved!

[johnadair]

What is the transition between the downspout and the pvc and where did you get it....thanks!

[jimanddiana]

Good for you! I really enjoy your channel. Continued luck to you Sir.

[CasesGo]

Thanks! All your videos are great and extremely helpful!

[cliffbellomyjr]

Ya I like your theme song for sure it has a neat sound

[truenorthfan]

To stop the PVC from bellying, would it be better to have a bed of pea gravel under it, before installing? Would that stabilize the PVC?

[thomasmeagher]

Did you end up gluing thise joints?? Seems you were backfilling right after the dry fit....also I would have used a "Y" at that joint not a still very helpful

[Gonfreecs]

Do I need to distance the pipe from the foundation if running parallel to the foundation or is it safe to say keep it close.

[dudepaintball]

I installed my first pvc piping for a downspout but did the bevel for the pipe the reverse way how you did it. Will the cause any problems down the road?