Fixing to tarmac

[fred]

We have a drain at corner of the house which consistently gets blocked with seeds from surrounding trees. In the past Ive placed one of these

not that exact model but that type. First problem was wind whipping it away and second problem was it was too low. The down pipe is cut quite short so it doesn't engage with the entry hole in the guard. I can live with this problem or just extend the down pipe . So I need some simple way of fixing the guard to the tarmac (or what ever the correct name is). Haven't bought the new guard so would welcome alternative solutions.

[Tricky Dicky]

Why not fix it to the wall instead. If it does not have the screw lugs on the pictured one, use a couple of angle brackets.

Richard

[Dave Liquorice]

+1

Or place a suitable stone on it.

[newshound]

For ease of removal for cleaning under, one or two screw eyes in the wall and "snap hooks" attached to the cover. (Or eyes on each, connected by a snap hook)

[fred]

Yes ease of removal is important. I'll just jury rig something which will withstand corrosion and whatever the weather can fling at it

[Graeme]

In message [e-mail], fred [e-mail] writes

I use one like this :

eBay item 233669347544

The moulded 'tines' across the down pipe access hole are sufficient to hold the cover in place, even in windy Aberdeenshire. The one illustrated appears to have a clip behind the pipe too, which is even better.

[Brian Gaff (Sofa]

What is under the tarmac? How thick is it at that point? Was wondering if there is a pipe beneath where you could attach the guard or even concrete. Brian

[Brian Gaff (Sofa]

Yes my neighbour had a house brick on his for many years before they built the extension. Brian

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

It happens that fred formulated :

I just put a spare brick on top of mine. I think I paid £1 each for the guards in a pound shop.