Place additional straps every 10 feet of the downspout length if it is a long downspout or just one more between the upper and lower strap if the downspout is less than 10 feet long.
Attaching downspouts to vinyl siding.
Gutter networks that surround a home s roof line divert rainfall away from the structure s foundation and into a nearby drain or sewer system.
Vinyl siding is easy to penetrate but there are places you want to avoid within the profile of the siding.
Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap.
Then secure gutter hangers along your house and fit the gutter sections into them.
For siding that has two sections called ship lap there is a rib running horizontally in the middle of the piece.
There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
To install vinyl gutters you ll need to start by installing downspout outlets on the edges of your house so water can drain properly from the gutters.
This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall.
In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house.
Next attach drainpipes to carry water from the downspout outlets to the ground and away from your house.
Attaching downspout strap to vinyl siding if concerned about penetrations drill a hole for the screws and apply a dab of silicone adhesive sealant to the hole prior to fastening.
If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing.
The common practice of attaching downspouts to vinyl siding is to wrap a metal or plastic strap around the downspout and nail or screw through the vinyl siding.
Description of prior art.
We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem.
How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall.
There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual.
Using screws allows you to periodically take apart the downspout to clean it which will.
Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout.
This is the method used by all gutter installers.
Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward.
