How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

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

How to install rain gutter downspout.

Watch and learn how and stop. Attach the downspout to the gutters via the downspout outlet. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the downspout. Step 1 measure the length of the downspout measure the distance from the drain point of the rain gutter to the ground. Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter. Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter.

Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. 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.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage.