Roof Drainage: One Downpipe Enough?

29 July 2025

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Roof Drainage: One Downpipe Enough?

Do I need more than one downpipe?

Great question! The right number of downpipes depends on your roof size, slope, and how much rainfall your area gets. Too few downpipes can lead to overflow, water pooling near your foundation, and long-term damage.

We assess every home carefully to make sure water flows where it should, safely and efficiently.

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Gutters on Site

Gutters on Site specialises in the installation of seamless aluminium gutters and downpipes at homes, residential estates and businesses in and around Gansbaai in the Overberg. Using guttering products manufactured from the highest quality materials, Gutters on Site’s guttering setups are colourfa...

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