Attch Loose Gutter Downspout To House

Step 3 replace decayed downspouts.

Attch loose gutter downspout to house.

These short screws are visible from the front of the gutter farthest from the house and pass through. Measure a 6 foot length parallel to the downspout from the corner of the structure upward with a measuring tape. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Instead the roof often overhangs the wall below so it is necessary to add a couple of elbows that allow you to connect to the overhead gutter at an angle so the downspout is flush with the wall.

For a long downspout give it additional stability and security with straps to the side of the home. Guttering elbows generally attach directly to the underside of the gutter with a screw and again at the downspout with another screw. Access the wall above the marked area with a ladder. Put one screw in on either side of the downspout.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Remove all gutter spikes from along the loose or sagging areas of your gutter using a drill. Watch and learn how and stop. How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall.

Using the sheet metal screws and the drill drive two screws into the top of the downspout attaching it to the gutter.