Attach Downspout To Vinyl Siding

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Attach downspout to vinyl siding.

This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall. Use 2 clips for a 10 ft. Description of prior art. 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.

This is the method used by all gutter installers. There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual. Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout. Use as a downspout replacement for metal and vinyl downspouts.

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. Drive a 1 1 2 inch zip screw into each side of the strap and through the vinyl siding with an. 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. 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.

How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall. Vinyl material is durable and doesn t require painting. Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap. Is there a preferred method to attach downspouts to vinyl siding.

Vinyl material is long lasting and virtually maintenance free. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. I have plain old painted downspouts and the only thing i can think of is drilling a hole on either side of the downspout in the vinyl and attaching an aluminum strap. Bend the metal mounting strap around the downspout so that the ends sit flat against the vinyl siding.

We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem.