Fitting Downpipes To Gutters

Start by fitting the section of guttering with the outlet.

Fitting downpipes to gutters. Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. Using a plumb bob that hangs from the outlet to the drain as a guideline draw several marks onto the wall to show where the downpipe will run. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil. If you bought a flexible downspout extension chances are you re trying to redirect rainwater from making a puddle at the base of your foundation.

It is important that the building structure. These include the og quad edge and smoothline gutters to name a few. For pricing and availability. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Watch and learn how and stop. Cut it to length with a hacksaw and removing any burrs with a half round file. Fascia design considerations stratco fascia and gutter systems are compatible with normal building construction.

The minimum gutter fall to a downpipe is 1 500 meaning an extra 2mm of fall for each metre of gutter. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Gutters accessories downspout components. Collapsed how to fit new guttering.

This will be joined to the downpipe which you ll need to position directly over the ground level drain. Fit the gutter in place which normally just clips in with the appropriate stop ends connectors and gutter outlet for the downpipe. With a flexible downspout extension you can redirect rainwater around bushes and cement to have it flow into your garden to a flowerbed or just away from your house. Using a straight edge join the marks to create a vertical line that shows where the centre of the downpipe will be.

If the gutter run measures longer than 40 feet 12 2 m it should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. Your gutters must comply with national plumbing and drainage code as nzs 3500 3 2003 which you can find in your local library. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. You can double check the fall with your spirit level.

Amerimax flex a spout 24 in brown vinyl downspout extension. It could be a stop end outlet at the end of the gutter or a running outlet in the middle of the gutter. Stratco manufactures a wide range of gutters and downpipes that are compatible with the stratco fascia system. Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter.

Before buying talk with your supplier to ensure the gutter system you have selected meets the criteria.