Attaching Gutter Downspout

Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet.

Attaching gutter downspout.

The downspout should not be touching the ground. We are an affiliate for amazon and ebay. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet. Crimp three times across both long edges and twice on the narrow sides.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. How to add a downspout in an existing gutter step 1. With the three blades on the inside of the tube hold the crimper against the inside corner of the tube and squeeze. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of.

Compatible with 2 in. Repeat step 1 to measure. Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

Have a friend hold the ladder s base for added safety. Access the wall above the marked area with a ladder. Step 6 attach the metal straps. Gently insert the downspout adapter and reducer assembly into the pipe protruding from the elbow after slipping the adapter onto the downspout.

Metal or vinyl downspouts this versatile downspout has a lifetime guarantee. This durable downspout is maintenance free and has uv stabilizers to help prevent uv light degradation. Cut the downspout if it really touches the ground. Guttering elbows generally attach directly to the underside of the gutter with a screw and again at the downspout with another screw.

Don t glue this joint. Crimp one end of the downspout crimp one end of the short length of downspout with a special sheet metal crimper. Watch and learn how and stop. Attach the lower end of the downspout to the elbow.

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. Purchasing items though our links will n. Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. 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.

The metal strap presses the downspout against the wall so the downspout won t wobble in the event of high wind. How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall 1. Measure a 6 foot length parallel to the downspout from the corner of the structure upward with a measuring tape. More product details close.