How To Connect Two Gutter Downspouts

How to connect two sections of gutters.

How to connect two gutter downspouts.

I have 2 downspouts about 6 from each other both running into an underground run off pipe which is clogged and probably leaking. The downspout sections connect with slip joints each fastened with at least two aluminum screws driven into predrilled holes. Downspouts typically are sold in lengths of. Assemble the downspout at the ground level driving primed sheet metal screws into predrilled holes at each joint in the downspout.

Place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed. Center the outlet flange side down over the mark and trace around the inside. Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench. Measure the height the downspout covers.

Insert a 3 4 inch sheet metal screw through the front of the gutter outlet using a screwdriver so that it. Since my in ground pipe ran right past the garage i had the garage downspout dump in as well. Insert an elbow up one inch into the. Cut a v shaped notch with an old chisel as a starting hole for the tin snips.

Mark the trench line photo by smith baer. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between. Connecting two downspouts together. Cut one section of downspout to custom fit the length to your house.

Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. On the house i used downspout adapters with leaf guards.

Place two short scraps of 2x4 side by side under the gutter to support it while you chisel the notch. Typically an elbow screws to the gutter opening then another elbow attaches and runs back to the house. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. I d like to connect them at the bottom with a tee and then run the water off above ground in an additional length of downspout which has enough pitch to direct the water away from the house.

How to connect downspout elbows. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Tie the string to the downspout then stretch it out and around all the stakes. Mark the center of the downspout outlet on the bottom of the gutter.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Watch and learn how and stop.