Attach Downspout To Vinyl Siding

Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap.

Attach downspout to vinyl siding.

This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall. The common practice of attaching downspouts to vinyl siding is to wrap a metal or plastic strap around the downspout and nail or screw through the vinyl siding. We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem. 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.

Attaching downspouts to siding first of all it will be necessary to carefully consider the type of wall to which you will be attaching your downspout if at all possible the simplest and quickest method is to attempt to locate the studs behind the siding. Attaching downspout strap to vinyl siding if concerned about penetrations drill a hole for the screws and apply a dab of silicone adhesive sealant to the hole prior to fastening. If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing. Vinyl material is durable and doesn t require painting.

Drive a 1 1 2 inch zip screw into each side of the strap and through the vinyl siding with an. Vinyl material is long lasting and virtually maintenance free. There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole.

Bend the metal mounting strap around the downspout so that the ends sit flat against the vinyl siding. Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout. This is the method used by all gutter installers. Use 2 clips for a 10 ft.

Use as a downspout replacement for metal and vinyl downspouts. White clip goes well with most exterior trimmings and furnishings. I have plain old painted downspouts and the only thing i can think of is drilling a hole on either side of the downspout in the vinyl and attaching an aluminum strap. Is there a preferred method to attach downspouts to vinyl siding.

Place additional straps every 10 feet of the downspout length if it is a long downspout or just one more between the upper and lower strap if the downspout is less than 10 feet long.