Attaching Gutter Downspout

Cut the downspout if it really touches the ground.

Attaching gutter downspout. Purchasing items though our links will n. We are an affiliate for amazon and ebay. The downspout should not be touching the ground. Step 6 attach the metal straps.

Crimp three times across both long edges and twice on the narrow sides. Metal or vinyl downspouts this versatile downspout has a lifetime guarantee. Attach the lower end of the downspout to the elbow. Measure a 6 foot length parallel to the downspout from the corner of the structure upward with a measuring tape.

Guttering elbows generally attach directly to the underside of the gutter with a screw and again at the downspout with another screw. Help support our channel by supporting yourself with suggested items below. Watch and learn how and stop. Instead the roof often overhangs the wall below so it is necessary to add a couple of elbows that allow you to connect to the overhead gutter at an angle so the downspout is flush with the wall.

Compatible with 2 in. How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall 1. Then proceed down the trench to the first turn lay in a 90 degree elbow and cut a length of pipe to fit between it and the assembly at the downspout. Access the wall above the marked area with a ladder.

Have a friend hold the ladder s base for added safety. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of. The metal strap presses the downspout against the wall so the downspout won t wobble in the event of high wind. Crimp one end of the downspout crimp one end of the short length of downspout with a special sheet metal crimper.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet. Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed.

Use the downspout to redirect runoff and help prevent garden erosion and foundation damage. This durable downspout is maintenance free and has uv stabilizers to help prevent uv light degradation. How to add a downspout in an existing gutter step 1. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

With the three blades on the inside of the tube hold the crimper against the inside corner of the tube and squeeze. More product details close. Gently insert the downspout adapter and reducer assembly into the pipe protruding from the elbow after slipping the adapter onto the downspout. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.