Next using your measuring tape measure from the bottom of your fascia to the top of your gutter and mark down the measurement.
Pop up gutter drain freeze.
That would allow the water free access to.
That is assuming there is no water retained in the pipe that can freeze.
Climb up to your gutter where it s furthest away from your downspout.
Clogged gutters can be a serious hazard and can lead to the formation of ice dams along your roofline accelerating the freezing of your downspouts.
One of the bad parts about gutters draining underground or just draining is the the specific conditions similar to that which forms ice dams.
I also left the gap in the connection between the aluminum downspout and pvc adapter uncaulked to allow another place for water to escape if the system.
I am assuming that the pop up drain is at the end of the pipe and is the outlet for the gutter.
Yes the freezing issue is the only concern i have with this system.
A pop up drain emitter is part of a system that more efficiently carries water away from a house s foundation than a standard downspout.
Move your ladder down a few feet and repeat step 3.
Usually the pop up has a drain in the bottom to eliminate standing water.
Before winter fully sets in it s important to ensure that your gutters and downspouts can handle melting snow and ice.
This year i am placing a u shaped wedge to keep the pop up open and might even cover the whole emmiter with an old bucket.