The easiest way to dig the path of the drain is to lay out the materials catch basin and pipe.
How to install drains for gutters.
Knock out the drainage ports in the sides of the dry well.
Use the other hand to hold the frame at the top by the wingnut.
Installing gutters in 18 steps snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end.
Slope long gutter runs 40 feet or more down both directions from the middle and put a downspout on each end.
Then using a shovel dig your trench.
Downspouts on gutters that drain large roof areas or if you live in an area with torrential rains.
Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate your dry well and the overflow tube.
First score around the knock out hole.
Use wood stakes and string to mark where you should dig in a straight line.
Buy special roof hanger mounting straps for houses without fascia boards or for fascias that aren t vertical.
Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter.
Connect the drain.
Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an erasable marker.
Haul away most of the dirt.
Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips.
Install the dry well.
Installation of gutter drain including downspout and hdpe triple wall pipe.
Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter.