How To Install Rain Gutter Downspout

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How to install rain gutter downspout. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter. Screw the downspout into the gutter outlet that extends downward from the gutter.

Be sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing the appropriate direction for drainage. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.

When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter. 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. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Attach the downspout to the gutters via the downspout outlet. Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows.