WHAT IS A CONDUCTOR HEAD ON A DOWNSPOUT?

What Is That Box at the Top of the Downspout?

On some buildings, water does not enter a vertical downspout directly.

Instead, it first enters a:

Conductor head

also called a:

  • Leader head
  • Collector head

What Does It Do?

The component receives water from:

  • Scuppers
  • Gutters
  • Roof outlets

then directs it into the downspout below.

Why Use One?

Depending on the architecture, conductor heads can:

  • Collect runoff from a wide opening
  • Provide a transition into a smaller downspout
  • Add decorative character

Does It Increase Drainage Capacity Automatically?

Not necessarily.

The downstream:

  • Downspout size
  • Outlet
  • Ground drainage

still need to handle the water.

Maintenance Still Matters

A collector box can accumulate:

  • Leaves
  • Debris
  • Ice

and should remain clear.

A Decorative Drainage Detail Still Needs a Clear Water Path.

Envirotech Exteriors can inspect conductor heads, downspouts, and discharge locations as one drainage system.

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