How To Fasten Gutter Downspout To Wall
Repeat step 1 to measure.
How to fasten gutter downspout to wall. All gutters need to be sloped downward directing water towards the downspouts to ensure that any water runs down to the ground and doesn t sit and pool in your gutters. Slip a 90 degree elbow into the gutter s downspout outlet with the crimped end pointing down. First take a piece of scrap downspout material and slice it open. Place a second 90 degree elbow against the brick wall in the location you wish the straight portion of.
Drill a hole wide enough to accept the anchor you will be used to attach the gutter clamp for the downspout. Access the wall above the marked area with a ladder. Second place a little silicone in the hole to help secure the screws in place. Use a fine pointed marker to mark the location of the holes for the clamp.
Tie the string to the downspout then stretch it out and around all the stakes. Using the clamp place it to secure the downspout. Have a friend hold the ladder s base for added safety. A good rule of thumb is to slope your gutters about 1 inch for every 10ft of horizontal run.
How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall 1. If your gutters run longer than 40ft it will be beneficial to slope the gutter in each direction from the middle of the gutter. How to secure gutters to a brick wall. Drive two half inch sheet metal screws.
Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. Pull it apart and slip it around the downspout to hold it in place against the wall. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between. Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench.