Why do you have to use that ugly pvc? Why not tubing to match my downspouts?
We would dearly love to use aluminum downspout material, but there are problems. First is the cold weather operation as discussed at the end of FAQ 2. Metal downspouts have great heat transfer, and would be filled with ice for most of the winter, disabling the system just when you need it the most. There could even be physical damage from up to 100 pounds of ice plug. Secondly, the downspout would be unacceptably noisy, both from rattles and from the airflow itself. Finally, it is utterly impractical for us to stock up on all the available (and discontinued) colors of downspouts.
