How to install a gutter downspout

Once installed, water from your gutters travels down the downspout to ensure that water is directed away from your home and is not pooling. At Western States Metal Roofing , we use our expertise with over 20 years experience in metal roofing to make your installation as simple as possible. Downspouts are installed vertically and are connected with an outlet that penetrates the gutter and attaches to the downspout. The cost of downspout will depend upon the gauge, type of paint finish, and the size of the downspout.

However, that does not include all of the additional downspout accessories. A good ballpark estimate is to double the cost of the downspout and that will be a close guess of the additional cost for parts such as: downspout elbows, downspout straps, and downspout outlets.

Downspout elbows are used to direct water from the gutters and are placed at the top and bottoms of the downspout. They come in various angles, most commonly 45 degrees and 90 degrees. If you require a different angle, custom-made angles can be ordered upon request. Prior to installing, you need to have the downspout outlet installed on your gutter. Prepare the lower section of your downspout elbow with the following steps:. It's not uncommon to order your downspout elbow at wrong angle.

Most elbows are 45 degrees, but it's not uncommon to have 30, 70, 90, or custom angles for your elbows. If you have the wrong angle on your elbows here's a simple solution to fix the problem. Insert the gutter section with the second elbow into the top elbow. The pieces should hold loosely in place while you continue to work. Measure from the bottom of the second elbow to the ground and subtract 7 inches from that figure. Cut the longer section of downspout with a hacksaw. Slip the long section of downspout over the second elbow.

Attach downspout straps below the joint with the second elbow and above the joint with the bottom elbow. Your siding determines the screws or anchors that you can use. You can drill holes into studs beneath vinyl siding and use wood screws. Concrete or brick walls require a drill bit and screws for that material. Wrap straps around the downspout. Secure straps on the outside with a downspout screw. Attach a final elbow at the bottom to direct water away from the foundation.

Secure all joints with downspout screws. Spray a bit of paint over the downspout screws as a final touch. Need help with this project? We have trained professionals that can help.