How To Attach Downspout With Sheet Metal Screws

These painted sheet metal screws are the easiest way to attach downspouts elbows and extensions.

How to attach downspout with sheet metal screws.

Remove 6 inches from it. Assemble the downspout at the ground level driving primed sheet metal screws into predrilled holes at each joint in the downspout. Attach elbow joint to the new end of your downspout with the elbow going over the downspout. Alternatively attach clincher bands u shaped brackets that run.

Bend the strap around the downspout and secure the strap to the downspout with a sheet metal screw. Place the first strap 2 feet from ground level and secure the strap to the house behind the down spout with one screw. Attach downspout straps to the house every 10 feet. Install the fitted downspout in its place and fold both ends of the mounting straps over it.

Cut off excess strap with a pair of sheet metal cutters. Secure extension with sheet metal screws. The painted heads will match your gutter colors. Before securing the screw into the hole you need to complete two basic tasks.

Reinforce the connection with sheet metal screws one on either side if desired. 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. Measure out the main downspout so that it spans the length of the house. Attach it to the elbow fitted above.

Attach a front or side elbow at the downspout s bottom to direct water away from the foundation. Install extension by sliding it over the elbow. First take a piece of scrap downspout material and slice it open. Pull it apart and slip it around the downspout to hold it in place against the wall.

For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer. However this isn t necessary in most cases. Secure the elbow with the sheet metal screws on opposite sides holes may need to be pre drilled. Step 6 main downspout.

Use a self tapping 3 8 inch hex head sheet metal screw to secure the downspout. They are the perfect length to secure your components. Use the needle nose pliers to crimp the two pieces together.