Attaching Gutter Downspout

Use the downspout to redirect runoff and help prevent garden erosion and foundation damage.

Attaching gutter downspout.

Water flows out of the gutter and through the downspout where it is directed onto the ground. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. You will need a masonry bit to drill holes in the mortar between the bricks do not attempt to to drill directly into bricks or concrete blocks. If the downspout cannot go straight to the ground or if you want to extend the bottom away from the building s.

The downspout at this time should be leaning against the wall. Watch and learn how and stop. Metal or vinyl downspouts this versatile downspout has a lifetime guarantee. Bend the strap around the downspout and secure the strap to the downspout with a sheet metal screw.

This elbow should be in a sloped position. Make sure that the elbow is pointing to the ground. In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house. Compatible with 2 in.

Attaching and securing the downspout is the most difficult part of the entire process. How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall. Place the first strap 2 feet from ground level and secure the strap to the house behind the down spout with one screw. Downspouts are straight hollow tubes that run vertically along the exterior of buildings and connect to the gutters at the roof line.

Gutter networks that surround a home s roof line divert rainfall away from the structure s foundation and into a nearby drain or sewer system. Downspouts can be attached to houses with rivets or metal screws. More product details close. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Attach the elbow to the connector piece using self tapping screws. Attach the other elbow to the lower end of the downspout. It is not overly difficult however once you know the basic techniques involved. Cut off excess strap with a pair of sheet metal cutters.