How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

How to install rain gutter downspout.

See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel.

Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter. Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows. Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter. Step 1 measure the length of the downspout measure the distance from the drain point of the rain gutter to the ground. 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.

Attach the downspout to the gutters via the downspout outlet. 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. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Watch and learn how and stop.