How To Crimp Rain Gutter Downspouts

Rain gutters should slope 1 2 inch for every 10 feet.

How to crimp rain gutter downspouts. You may need to use pliers to crimp the end of the replacement section so it fits into the new elbow. Help support our channel by supporting yourself with suggested items below. Grasp as deeply as. Another option you can try this winter to keep gutters from freezing is to use heat tape or a heating cable.

Using a pair of pliers clamp onto the downspout rim and bend inward slightly. 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. Before winter strikes adjust the slope of your gutters if needed. Repeat this for the other side and your new downspout section is in place.

Slide the elbow onto the bottom of the replaced section. Crimp the circumference of the upper piece of downspout where it will connect with the lower piece. The mandrel the thin part of the rivet will pop off once the rivet is fully installed. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.

That allows water to easily flow to the downspout. We are an affiliate for amazon and ebay. If your gutters sit flat water will just sit in the gutter and freeze. Follow me http twitter.

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