Adding Downspout To Existing Gutter

You can add a downspout to your gutters with little difficulty.

Adding downspout to existing gutter.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. It s important to think about where the most water drains out from the bottom of the existing downspout. 5 gutters typically get the 2 3 downspout so be aware that if you add 3 4 downspouts to 5 gutters it will look very odd. If your gutters overflow regularly during heavy rains you may want to consider adding an extra downspout.

Locate where you want to place your new downspout. Just be aware that if the gutter was hung correctly it should be sloped slightly toward the existing downspout. Measure from the gutter to the wall of the house and then from the gutter to the ground. On the bottom of the gutter itself take a pencil or marker and trace the outline of a sleeve.

This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely. And keep in mind gutters have pitch to them so often adding a down at the uphill end has marginal benefit. Adding a downspout to an existing gutter. The first step as you get ready to add a downspout is to pick a good location.

Since work must be done to add your additional larger downspout now would be the best time to switch out to 6 gutters as well.