By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
Diy rain gutter diverter.
The earthminded diy rain barrel diverter is a state of the art kit that allows you to easily create your own rain barrel in a matter of minutes.
Spray paint bottom surface and up turned edge of flashing to match color of roof.
We include all parts needed to quickly assemble and install a state of the art rain barrel with diverter.
A rain diverter solves the problem without the expense of installing gutters by simply channeling water away.
The earth minded diy stands out from the rest for it s versatility.
The manufacturer has included the patented flexifit technology to allow for quick installation.
Rain barrel and diverter.
After acquiring a couple of food grade chemical barrels for free i wanted to create a rain barrel with a diverter.
It includes the parts to convert any water tight container to a rain barrel including a spigot and a hole saw set.
Without gutters rain and snow melt can flood steps entryways and sidewalks.
Roof rain diverter installation steps sand underside of flashing with 80 grit sandpaper to help paint adhere.
Cut flashing in half using aviation snips.
The diverter that i describe here was almos.
The earthminded diy diverter is a high tech model that allows people to create their own rain barrels within a very short period.
It also diverts water back to the downspout when the barrel is full to prevent overflows collecting around the home s foundation.
It comes with all parts required for installation in the garage home or outbuilding.
Product overview the earth minded diy rain barrel kit takes the guesswork out of making your own rain barrel.