Downspout Boots
Gray iron downspout boots are used as a transition piece for connecting sheet metal exposed downspouts to underground cast soil piping in low areas that are subjected to vehicular traffic , lawn equipment and in public areas such as hospitals or schools. Solid cast iron downspout boots ensure that the bottom part of the exposed metal downspout is protected from damage. Downspout boots also enhance the building appearance.
There are different types of cast iron
downspout boots: Angular, offset and straight are some examples.
Downspout boots can be connected to trench systems, connected below
grade to a horizontal or vertical pipe, or installed with a splash
block.
A rectangular downspout to a round discharge outlet is designed to empty into a soil pipe. This downspout boot is designed with an offset from the building to allow the pipe hub to fit around the downspout boot. They may be used with PVC pipe with a no-hub coupling (furnished by others). Most downspout boots have fastening lug slots to fasten to the building.
When ordering downspout boots, you
will need to know the inside top bell dimension, length and bottom
outside spigot dimension. Some downspout boots are available with a
cleanout plug, with a powdercoat finish or with one coat of primer.