DOWNSPOUT/LEADER PROBLEM

[RoninTR]

I need to put a downspout from the gutter on a hip ROOF soffit.

The problem: There is a concrete heated walk way under the soffit,
I can't go to the building, down the siding and across the walk.

I was thinking of an aluminum trellis of some sort to fasten the
downspout to but I can't find such a thing.
The soffit is 10' above the walk so I need at least 10½' to
fasten it to the ground and the soffit. I am thinking of something
about 1' or 2' wide and only one inch thick. Decorative would be perfect.

 

[JohnD]

can you post a picture or diagram of what you want?

 

[RoninTR]

I am not sure this will help. The gutters are not in yet.
This is the soffit the gutter will be on.
I want to have the leader come down to the stones but
I need something to attach it to.

I did it.

 

[JohnD]

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99672

even a diagram of the house side will give us an idea of the layout and the problem. A photo would be great.

 

[RoninTR]

Thanks that did it.

 

[JohnD]

'mmm, that's a very big overhang.

Maybe something disguised as a pillar at each corner?

Would it be possible to hide a pipe or channel in the soffit, or fasten it to the underside?

If it was a lot smaller, a pair of 90-degree bends could bring the downpipe against the wall where it would not be obtrusive, but I think it would be unsightly on your building.

p.s. have you seen Chains used to lead the water down? In a large size can look quite neat. Has to be very firmly attached as stupid or drunk people may try to climb or swing on them

 

[RoninTR]

We Thought about the chains but discarded it as there
is a lot of traffic on the walkway. The overall gutter run
is 200' so I need two 100' gutters joined in the center
and 4 downspouts. You are only seeing half of the front
of the building.

 

[Nige F]

We Thought about the chains but discarded it
is a lot of traffic on the walkway.of the building.

not sure why that`s a problem have the chain links welded so it`s rigid or have a spiral fluted tube made in stainless steel ....like an Archimedes screw

 

[memor maplin]

How is the rainwater discharged at present?

and

Why do you need to change it?
Memor

 

[RoninTR]

See pic's, new gutters being installed.