Gutter Downspout Splash Installation Instructions

The spout gutter outlet installation is complete.

Gutter downspout splash installation instructions. Next mark the locations of the downspouts with an x. Next attach a 45 degree elbow to the pipe with the mouth facing the wall. Take the measurement from the outer edge of the shingle. Measure the distance from the drain point of the rain gutter to the ground.

All work up at gutter is done. Subtract 6 to 7 inches and this will become the length of the downspout. Adjust the angle of the splash block to ensure it slopes down and away from not toward the house. Install adequately sized gutters and downspouts.

Once the downspout extension is cut it is ready to connect. You may need to do some digging. Plan on one downspout per. Step 3 cut the end off the extension that will not be connecting to the downspout.

From the foundation or to an underground catchment system 10 ft. Then place another elbow flush against the wall with one end facing outward and the other pointing downwards. The ideal angle is a slope of 6 inches in 10 feet. Unkink and straighten before installation to avoid breaking the extension or pulling it off the downspout.

Attach a 5 inch downspout pipe to the drop outlet using a coupler. Mark the measurements and make an outline on graph paper. When measuring be sure to start from the ground and end at the flat of the gutter. Use utility scissors or a box cutter to cut along the line that s factory marked on the extension.

Connect the downspouts to piping that will carry the water to a sloping final grade 5 ft. Begin measuring the roofline where the gutter will be installed adding together the lengths of each fascia. Continue reading below our video of the day. You can cut the vinyl pipe to measure using a miter saw and smooth the edges using sandpaper.