downspout
noun
down·spout
ˈdau̇n-ˌspau̇t 
: a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof
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If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Clogged gutters and downspouts.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
InterNACHI’s moisture intrusion guidance emphasizes inspecting likely defect areas and moisture pathways, with grading and gutter/downspout configurations frequently identified as the culprits.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Clogged gutters and downspouts.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
InterNACHI’s moisture intrusion guidance emphasizes inspecting likely defect areas and moisture pathways, with grading and gutter/downspout configurations frequently identified as the culprits.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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