How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter.

How to install rain gutter downspout.

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. 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. Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the 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. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter.

Watch and learn how and stop. 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. Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows.