How To Install Metal Gutter Downspouts

Apply silicone sealant one inch from the edge of the downspout outlet s outside perimeter.

How to install metal gutter downspouts.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Attach the gutters to the fascia. Of insertion on one end. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.

Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter.

Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.

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. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Attach the lower sections with two pop rivets on three sides of the downspout.

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. 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. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section.

Screw the metal straps to the wall. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Snap the sections together. Attaching the downspout and the downspout straps.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Attach a section of the downspout from the dropout using two pop rivets on each side.