Attch Loose Gutter Downspout To House

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

Attch loose gutter downspout to house.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Put one screw in on either side of the downspout. Access the wall above the marked area with a ladder. Step 3 replace decayed downspouts.

Here s a short how to video that shows which are the correct screws to get at home depot or lowes if you are going to repair or fix a gutter or downspout on. Mark the 6 foot length on the. Have a friend hold the ladder s base for added. Measure a 6 foot length parallel to the downspout from the corner of the structure upward with a measuring tape.

Instead the roof often overhangs the wall below so it is necessary to add a couple of elbows that allow you to connect to the overhead gutter at an angle so the downspout is flush with the wall. Remove all gutter spikes from along the loose or sagging areas of your gutter using a drill. For a long downspout give it additional stability and security with straps to the side of the home. Using the sheet metal screws and the drill drive two screws into the top of the downspout attaching it to the gutter.

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