How To Install Metal Gutter Downspouts

Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.

How to install metal gutter downspouts. Snap the sections together. Attach the gutters to the fascia. 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 the metal straps to the wall.

To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. 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. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. 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. 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. Attach a section of the downspout from the dropout using two pop rivets on each side. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Apply silicone sealant one inch from the edge of the downspout outlet s outside perimeter. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter. Attaching the downspout and the downspout straps. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.

Attach the lower sections with two pop rivets on three sides of the downspout. Of insertion on one end. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.