How To Install Metal Gutter Downspouts

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How to install metal gutter downspouts.

Attaching the downspout and the downspout straps. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. 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. Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter. Of insertion on one end. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations.

Attach a section of the downspout from the dropout using two pop rivets on each side. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Apply silicone sealant one inch from the edge of the downspout outlet s outside perimeter.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. 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.

Attach the gutters to the fascia. The metal strap presses the downspout against the wall so the downspout won t wobble in the event of high wind. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Screw the metal straps to the wall. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

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. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Make sure to attach the straps every 10 feet.