How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

How to install rain gutter downspout.

Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter.

Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage. See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration. Watch and learn how and stop. 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. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter.

Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. 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. 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.