In this diy how to video tool dude tony shows you how to remove and replace downspouts on your home with a few basic hand tools.
How to crimp rain gutter downspouts.
Using a pair of pliers clamp onto the downspout rim and bend inward slightly.
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Before winter strikes adjust the slope of your gutters if needed.
Use heat tape or a heating panel system.
Repeat this for the other side and your new downspout section is in place.
That allows water to easily flow to the downspout.
Crimp the circumference of the upper piece of downspout where it will connect with the lower piece.
Slide the elbow onto the bottom of the replaced section.
If your gutters sit flat water will just sit in the gutter and freeze.
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The mandrel the thin part of the rivet will pop off once the rivet is fully installed.
Make sure your gutters are properly sloped.
Rain gutters should slope 1 2 inch for every 10 feet.
Another option you can try this winter to keep gutters from freezing is to use heat tape or a heating cable.
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