Smart Downspout Diverter: Superior Protection & Curb Appeal

5/5

5/5 (1 reviews)

Category

  • Idea
  • Patent

Availability

  • License

Problem Statement

  • Traditional narrow splash blocks and tend to sink and shift over time causing erosion from misdirected water which soon leads to landscape and foundation damage.
  • Downspout extensions are unsightly hinderance to mow and work around that still narrowly direct water drainage.
  • Buried downspout extensions are easily clogged by roots and debris, backing up waterflow and causing damage to your downspouts, home and landscape.

Solution Benefits

  • This smart downspout diverter is a sturdy, stable and lightweight upgrade from the traditional splash block options.
  • Rain is dispersed to 270 degrees, reducing erosion and protecting your home, even during a torrential rainfall.
  • This innovation offers unmatched protection in the event of gutter overflow or downspout failure.
  • The design is attractive and easy to install.  The contour fits snuggly against the foundation offering full protection to every corner of your home.
     

Goal

Partner with a high quality provider of building, drainage or landscaping products to offer a superior innovation that compliments their product lineup and offers a great solution that attracts customers.

Venture Description

Smart Downspout Diverter Replaces Traditional Splash Blocks

This smart patented design makes obsolete the traditional splash blocks and downspout extensions used by home and business owners to divert rain water away from your home or building to prevent erosion.  Rather than a narrow area of protection, the diverter protects 270 degrees around building corners.  Water is ejected at ground level to minimize corrosion.  This innovative design also protects and diverts water from roof level caused by gutter overflow or downspout detachment.  Its innovative design captures and diffuses water across a large surface area to disperse evenly away from the foundation, offering superior protection with enhanced curb appeal.

  • Gutter overflow protection
  • Downspout failure protection
  • Wide dispersion area
  • 36 inch diameter and 270 degrees protection
  • Transparent and neutral colors available
  • Easy installation
  • Attractive design

Learn more about the importance of a diverter system by reading:

Downspout Splash block Evolution: 1 Simple and Effective Innovation

 

The lowly splash block, once a simple concrete curb beneath a downspout, has undergone a quiet evolution. Early iterations were rough-hewn and purely functional, channeling water away from the foundation in a rudimentary attempt at protection. While effective in light rain, these blocks faltered under heavier downpours, their inadequate coverage often succumbing to the momentum of cascading water.

Modern splash blocks offer slightly better designs from their predecessors. Yet, their effectiveness remains tethered to consistent maintenance. Clogged drains and overflowing basins render even the most sophisticated block useless, allowing water to pool and seep towards the foundation. Heavy rain further exposes these limitations causing erosion around the base resulting in unstable and less effective positioning. Designed for average precipitation, splash blocks can be overwhelmed by sudden deluges, sending water cascading over their edges and directly at the vulnerable foundation.

The consequences of a failing splash block can be costly. Erosion around the foundation weakens its structural integrity, leading to cracks and leaks. Moisture trapped against the base can seep into the basement, promoting mold growth and warping wood. In extreme cases, hydrostatic pressure from saturated soil can even cause the foundation to buckle. The once-humble splash block, neglected or outmatched by nature, can morph into a silent saboteur, jeopardizing the very structure it was meant to protect.

View the listing on Ebay

Click on Contact at the top of the listing to get your solution!

Photos

Reviews

Access requires a membership

Review Stats

5/5

Smart Downspout Diverter: Superior Protection & Curb Appeal has received 1 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5

Excellent100%

Very good0%

Good0%

Fair0%

Poor0%

This feature requires an account.

or