How To Install Gutter Down Sprout

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How to install gutter down sprout.

Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low. Diy er s do it yourself recommended gutter guard types. 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. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Finally trim a notch in one end of a 36 in. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.

Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Of the ground and install the last elbow. 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. Once you have all of your supplies start by attaching the downspout outlet and caps to the roof.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Bring the downspout to within 1 ft. Finally mount the gutters to the brackets and attach them to the downspout. To learn how to install the brackets gutters and downspout keep reading.

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.