Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout.
Attaching dounspouts to vynil siding.
There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual.
We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem.
Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap.
Vinyl siding is easy to penetrate but there are places you want to avoid within the profile of the siding.
Is there a preferred method to attach downspouts to vinyl siding.
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.
Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward.
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.
How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall.
This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall.
Again attempt to find the housing studs but if this doesn t work the use of anchors will be necessary.
In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house.
Description of prior art.
This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole.
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.
There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
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.
Attach a masonry bit to your drill and drill a hole into the stucco.
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.
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.
This is the method used by all gutter installers.
