How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

How to install rain gutter downspout.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. 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.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows. Watch and learn how and stop.

Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter. Step 1 measure the length of the downspout measure the distance from the drain point of the rain gutter to the ground. Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage. 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.

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter. Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the downspout. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps.