Attaching Gutter Downspout

Downspouts can be attached to houses with rivets or metal screws.

Attaching gutter downspout.

Downspouts are straight hollow tubes that run vertically along the exterior of buildings and connect to the gutters at the roof line. 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. Attach the other elbow to the lower end of the downspout.

In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house. Place the first strap 2 feet from ground level and secure the strap to the house behind the down spout with one screw. It is not overly difficult however once you know the basic techniques involved. Attach the elbow to the connector piece using self tapping screws.

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. Attach downspout straps to the house every 10 feet. Then attach another elbow that points to the ground. If the downspout cannot go straight to the ground or if you want to extend the bottom away from the building s.

Watch and learn how and stop. Make sure that the elbow is pointing to the ground. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Bend the strap around the downspout and secure the strap to the downspout with a sheet metal screw.

This durable downspout is maintenance free and has uv stabilizers to help prevent uv light degradation. The downspout at this time should be leaning against the wall. This elbow should be in a sloped position. More product details close.

How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall. Compatible with 2 in. Cut off excess strap with a pair of sheet metal cutters. 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.