How To Install Gutter Elbow

Attach the first elbow to the connector and secure the elbow to the connector with one sheet metal screw.

How to install gutter elbow.

Consider installing a hinge where the lowest elbow meets the section of downspout that runs into your yard. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Redirect downspout step 1. The lower open end of the elbow.

Just cut the downspout at a 45 degree angle with a tin snips or metal cutting blade and fasten the two piece zip hinge sold at home centers or online with eight sheet metal screws. Gutters connect by cutting 3 in. Of the ground and install the last elbow. Just cut several inches from the top half and screw the extension to the elbow on each side.

Bring the downspout to within 1 ft. How to connect downspout elbows. Finally trim a notch in one end of a 36 in. 2 1a use on 18 in.

Each downspout and elbow has one end crimped. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Measure the distance between the start of the curve on each elbow. Attach elbow attach the new downspout elbow fixture to the shortened downspout.

Insert a 3 4 inch sheet metal screw through the front of the gutter outlet using a screwdriver so that it. Place the second elbow against the house 6 inches below the bottom of the first elbow. Join gutter lengths using seamers directions printed on bag or slip joint connectors for ease of installation gently pry open fl anges fig. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. 2 1a 6 inch gutter. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Redirect downspout some municipalities offer incentives to homeowners who disconnect their downspouts from the.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low. Snap the sections together. Insert an elbow up one inch into the.

Length of downspout to make a fold up extension. The elbow will slide around the connector under the gutter.