Downspout Boots
Cast Iron Downspout Boots
Cast iron downspout boots by J.R. Hoe are an effective and attractive means of conveying rainwater from your building’s roof to underground cast soil piping for proper drainage. Downspout boots serve as transitional pieces which connect the sheet metal exposed downspouts on the sides of your building to piping, serving to enhance the appearance of your building’s drainage system and protecting your sheet metal downspouts from damage. They are best applied to buildings in low areas that are subject to heavy vehicular traffic or lawn equipment, or in public areas like hospitals and schools where effective drainage is important and the risk of potential impact is high.
Downspout boots are available in three main types: angular, offset, and ninety-degree, each of which is designed to connect to specific drainage setups for optimum performance and aesthetics. Frequently, downspout boots are connected to below-grade trench systems via a horizontal or vertical pipe or installed with a splash block to disperse runoff at ground level.
- Offset: this style of downspout boot features a 2-inch offset to provide a vertical connection to an underground drainage pipe. The offset provides the clearance needed to seamlessly fit a pipe hub around the downspout boot outlet.
- Angular: this downspout boot features a transitional 45-degree outlet that directs water away from your building’s foundation. It is suitable for ground level discharge or connecting to a below-grade drainage pipe.
- Ninety: this style of downspout boot features a transitional 90-degree outlet to provide a horizontal connection to an above-ground or below-grade drainage pipe.
3-Part Specification
The CSI 3-Part Specifications provide a standardized specification suitable for editing and customization as needed to meet project requirements.
Aesthetically Pleasing Design
Cast iron downspout boots enhance the architectural integrity of your building, protecting appearances as much as they protect your downspouts from damage. Compared to plastic or fabricated steel downspout boots, cast iron boots from J.R. Hoe benefit from the natural appeal of their natural oxidized patina, which when paired with their sleek design prove to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional. Cast iron downspout boots are also available in primer- or powder-coating across a wide range of colors, and their front panels can be molded with custom designs or special lettering to provide a personal branded touch.
Optimal Directional Drainage
The contoured design of J.R. Hoe’s downspout boots ensures superior hydraulic conveyance and consistent flow capacity, all the way from where the top bell meets your sheet metal downspout to where the downspout boot outlet meets soil pipe. Flow inefficiencies and clogging are prevented by avoiding design flaws like sharp angles, outlet choke points, and poor directional flow transitions. Longer downspout boots also feature cleanout plugs for easy access when cleaning out your drainage system.
This attention to sound design and optimum performance addresses the serious needs of building supervisors intent on protecting foundations from water leakage and other risks associated with standing water.
Unmatched Durability
Cast iron provides unsurpassed material strength, and our downspout boots resist denting, scarring, and breaking from any number of threats like vehicular impacts, all while preventing structural damage to your sheet metal downspouts. Compared to plastic or fabricated steel boots, which are prone to denting or joint failure, cast iron downspout boots fend off all manner of threats to stop breakages to your drainage system and maintain a high aesthetic standard over the course of years.
Learn More
To get started on upgrading or adding to your rooftop drainage system, talk to an expert at EJ by contacting us today or scheduling a Lunch and Learn. You may also browse our selection of available cast iron downspout boots from J.R. Hoe in our product catalog.
