How Do I Build A Gutter Downspout

There are a variety of different ways to do this but we recommend building your very own retractable downspout using zip hinge.

How do i build a gutter downspout.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.

One downspout one drop outlet three elbows and two wall clips will cost about 40 at a home center. More diy home improvement projects. Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws. This is a post on how i created gutters for my house using pvc pipe.

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. The good news is there s a fix for every budget and diy skill level. 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.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Since then i cannot find it online anywhere. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. The only thing i can find online.

Watch and learn how and stop. Check out our drainage solutions board on pinterest for downspout drainage ideas and more. Your gutter system is only as good as your downspout drainage. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.

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. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Learn other downspout extender solutions here. It s fairly easy to install.

Snap the sections together. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. So quite awhile ago i stumbled on to the coolest thing online.