For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.
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Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.
Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.
Colorbond or zincalume fascia is ea.
If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap.
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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.
Rivet all joints including the connection with the outlet.
Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low.
Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.
Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws.
Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.
Then you may have to replace the section altogether.
Crimp three times across both long edges and twice on the narrow sides.
If you re hanging aluminum gutters you have to be extra careful during the installation process.
Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter.
All it takes is one hard blow from an errant ladder or a long fall to the ground from a roof and they can be bent or dented.
Afterward insert a 1 inch 2 5 cm 8 32 stainless steel machine screw through the hole and cap it with a flanged nut to secure the gutter to the bracket.
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