How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.

How to install rain gutter downspout. 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. Step 1 measure the length of the downspout measure the distance from the drain point of the rain gutter to the ground. Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter.

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. Attach the downspout to the gutters via the downspout outlet. Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the downspout.

Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration.