Gutter & Downspout Integration

From Deck to Street

A perfectly waterproofed deck still needs somewhere for that water to go. Scuppers and internal drains collect water at the deck surface, but conductor heads, gutters, and downspouts complete the journey—moving water from your roof deck to the building's stormwater system without backup, overflow, or the ice dams that plague Chicago buildings every winter.

We design integrated gutter systems that account for the additional drainage load your deck creates. Conductor heads provide smooth transitions from scuppers to downspouts while allowing airflow that prevents gurgling and vacuum lock. Downspout sizing matches the tributary drainage area, and routing minimizes visual impact while ensuring reliable water flow even during heavy storms. For buildings with inadequate existing infrastructure, we design and install new drainage systems from roofline to grade.

Proper integration means every component—drain, conductor head, gutter, and downspout—works as a unified system sized for Chicago's storm intensity requirements. The water flows, the deck stays dry, and you don't think about drainage again until your next routine maintenance check.