The diverter stops roof runoff from falling on the door and shoots it off to the side.
How to install a rain diverter on a tile roof.
Copper rain diverter on roof prevents door below from being soaked by roof runoff.
Fortunately there s an easy and inexpensive solution to the problem.
You can also buy these pre made at contractor building supply warehouses.
Installing a tile roof can be a difficult and laborious process.
In winter melting snow creates a slip and fall hazard when it drips and freezes on porch stoops.
We do not get much rain in nevada and i do not want to install gutters on the house.
Can i install a roof rain diverter on a tile roof as the tiles are flat.
Sand underside of flashing with 80 grit sandpaper to help paint adhere.
A rain or water diverter will keep a doorway.
Installing a rain diverter on your roof is useful if you have a place where water runs and you don t want it to.
Nothing is more annoying than having to walk through a waterfall coming off your roof to reach the front door every time it rains.
Purchase metal d style drip edge ordinarily used as roof edge flashing and install it upside down as a diverter.
I used 16 oz.
A project of this size will take a great deal of planning and preparation well before the actual tile installation is underway.
The most important part of installing the downspout diverter is to make sure the height of the diverter is aligned to allow the water flowing down the spout to be diverted into the rain barrel.
Whether you are laying brand new roofing tile or replacing damaged ones it is also important to have the right technique.
I have a flat roof and the sides are cedar shingles.
Avoid those problems by taking 25 minutes and using the techniques shown in photos 1 3 to install a rain diverter.
Spray paint bottom surface and up turned edge of flashing to match color of roof.
The diverter must extend from the roof not be attached to the tiled area to avoid water backing up and damaging the roof even if the diverter is angled slightly as it should be.
Copper sheet stock and my metal brake to fabricate the rain diverters.
In order to test this position the fully assembled downspout diverter beside the existing downspout and mark where your cuts should be made for the outflow end of the new diverter to line up with the.
Homes that have no transitional shelter like a porch or a sturdy overhang leave homeowners exposed to the elements while they search for their keys.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install a rain diverter.
Need to divert a little rain water fall from falling off of your roof.
Angela january 13 2013 at 1 08 pm.
Roof rain diverter installation steps.
