How To Install Rain Gutter Fittings

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

How to install rain gutter fittings.

Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter. Rivet the sections join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Installation of gutter drain including downspout and hdpe triple wall pipe.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Lengths of gutter with factory installed outlet fittings. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

Hold the cap in place and insert a single sheet metal screw into its hole. While this temporarily holds the cap in place drill another 1 8 inch 0 32 cm diameter hole and attach a pop rivet into it. Connect the end cap s to the gutter using silicone sealant and screws. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Working from the outlet towards the highest point fit the first length of gutter by tilting it so that it sits beneath the back clip then push down at the front to snap it into position. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. As an alternative to installing the outlet fittings you can buy 12 in. Finally insert the filling into the hole and fasten it with short screws.