Measuring your downspout is often done to determine its size, typically its width and depth, which helps when purchasing replacements or accessories. One common method, as indicated by the reference, involves a simple comparison using a standard-sized card.
Determining Downspout Size Using a Card
The reference describes a practical way to quickly assess the common dimensions of a downspout (specifically whether it's a 2x3 or 3x4 inch size) by comparing it to a card. While the specific type of card isn't detailed, this method is generally used with cards like a credit card or business card, which have a relatively standard width.
Here's how the method works according to the reference:
- Scenario 1: Card Covers the Downspout
If you hold a card up to the face of the downspout and the card covers the downspout's width, this suggests you have 2x3 downspouts. - Scenario 2: Card is Smaller Than the Downspout
If you hold a card up to the face of the downspout and the card is smaller than the downspout's width, this indicates you have 3x4 downspouts.
This card method provides a quick way to differentiate between these two common downspout sizes for general purposes.
