Connecting 2 Gutter Downspouts

Mark the trench line photo by smith baer.

Connecting 2 gutter downspouts. Gutter connectors join gutter sections together like gutter to corner with options that fit traditional and contemporary style gutters. 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. Watch and learn how and stop. 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.

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. The downspout is the piece that is attached to the side of the home and channels runoff to the ground away from your home. Prior to connecting these two drains the water from the right gutter drain would create a massive puddle on the ground. 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.

For outside corners measure from corner to corner. 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. Pound in two stakes 4 feet from the house and directly in front of each downspout. Allow for about 1 1 2 inches of overlap at each connection.

If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. You ll need drop outlets to connect the gutters to the downspouts. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections.

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. Place other stakes spaced 8 feet apart in between. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. Use a string and 1x2 stakes to lay out the trench.