Connecting 2 Gutter Downspouts

In other words downspouts are connected using a slip joint not a butt joint like the gutters so be sure to account for the overlapping slip joint when measuring usually 1 inch of downspout overlapping the elbow at each end.

Connecting 2 gutter downspouts.

Allow for about 1 1 2 inches of overlap at each connection. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section with an inside or outside corner piece. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between.

Gutter connectors join gutter sections together like gutter to corner with options that fit traditional and contemporary style gutters. Over time that water would likely cause rotting issues for the porch framing and potentially turn into a leak problem in the basement over time. Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

Watch and learn how and stop. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. Tie the string to the downspout then stretch it out and around all the stakes.

Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench. Prior to connecting these two drains the water from the right gutter drain would create a massive puddle on the ground. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.

Run the tape measure from the bottom of the lower elbow to the ground and add 1 1 2 inches for the top joint where it connects to the. The downspout is the piece that is attached to the side of the home and channels runoff to the ground away from your home. For outside corners measure from corner to corner. Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed.