How To Attach Downspout With Sheet Metal Screws

Step 6 main downspout.

How to attach downspout with sheet metal screws.

Secure extension with sheet metal screws. Install the fitted downspout in its place and fold both ends of the mounting straps over it. Assemble the downspout at the ground level driving primed sheet metal screws into predrilled holes at each joint in the downspout. Attach downspout straps to the house every 10 feet.

Bend the strap around the downspout and secure the strap to the downspout with a sheet metal screw. Reinforce the connection with sheet metal screws one on either side if desired. Install extension by sliding it over the elbow. Secure the elbow with the sheet metal screws on opposite sides holes may need to be pre drilled.

Remove 6 inches from it. Alternatively attach clincher bands u shaped brackets that run. The painted heads will match your gutter colors. Attach a front or side elbow at the downspout s bottom to direct water away from the foundation.

These painted sheet metal screws are the easiest way to attach downspouts elbows and extensions. First take a piece of scrap downspout material and slice it open. Secure the straps to the downspout using screws. Pull it apart and slip it around the downspout to hold it in place against the wall.

Measure out the main downspout so that it spans the length of the house. Use sheet metal screws to secure downspouts and elbows. They are the perfect length to secure your components. Place the first strap 2 feet from ground level and secure the strap to the house behind the down spout with one screw.

When assembling be sure to orient the successive pieces so the upper elbow or downspout section always tucks into the lower section rather than the other way around which will ensure a leak. Cut off excess strap with a pair of sheet metal cutters. However this isn t necessary in most cases. Attach it to the elbow fitted above.

Attach elbow joint to the new end of your downspout with the elbow going over the downspout. Before securing the screw into the hole you need to complete two basic tasks. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop.