How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter.

How to install rain gutter downspout.

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. Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows. Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the downspout.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. Watch and learn how and stop. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. Attach the downspout to the gutters via the downspout outlet. Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter. 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.

When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.