How To Install Metal Gutter Downspouts

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

How to install metal gutter downspouts.

To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Apply silicone sealant one inch from the edge of the downspout outlet s outside perimeter. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Snap the sections together.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Attach the lower sections with two pop rivets on three sides of the downspout. The metal strap presses the downspout against the wall so the downspout won t wobble in the event of high wind. Attach the gutters to the fascia.

Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Use an electric drill to drive 1 1 4 inch 1 9 cm stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws through the back side of the gutter into the fascia.

Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Attaching the downspout and the downspout straps.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Screw the metal straps to the wall. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet.

For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.