How To Install Gutter Downspout Drop Flange

Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.

How to install gutter downspout drop flange.

How to add a downspout in an existing gutter. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. To use an outlet fi rst make a hole in. Watch and learn how and stop.

Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape. In this short video we show you how to install an outlet for a diy downspout installation. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed. How to cut and install a gutter outlet.

For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector. Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. All work up at gutter is done.

Holding spout tightly up against bottom of gutter install two zip screws through front flange on spout into front of gutter. First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. To join the end drop to the gutter or to join any gutter section to another requires a seamer the seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. The spout gutter outlet installation is complete. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.