Pro Tip - Gutter Downspout

Here is a "How To" video for installing a metal gutter downspout.

[tracyhurst]

Thank you for the quick and detailed video without twenty minutes of unnecessary intro. ; )

[JamesQMurphy]

Finally, a DIY video that I didn’t have to speed through... because you did it for me. This was perfect, thank you.

[beholdcaesar]

Thanks for teaching a great trick, not having to use the silly insert to attach the gutter is fantastic. It makes sense not to use a gutter insert, since the lip of the insert is above the water level and it leads to gravel accumulation. Your method allows for water to go where it wants to go, downhill!

[fltvkce]

Thank u so so so much … you have no idea how much I appreciate the advice… I couldn’t figure out how to connect elbows without cutting them in the corners… saw you’re Awesome video and all was good after

[sheri]

I was a little confused when you cut the part to fit into the second elbow that looked like a B-style one, but I see you put the A style elbow and saved the B for the bottom turn. Thanks so much for showing the can-opener style drop-cut to the gutter. I'm going to share this video!

[pin]

Loved how you didn't waste our time and used speed-ed up video and voice over. Great job!

[jhendrick]

Gutters and downspouts are easy. As long as you aren’t scared of heights and can carry/climb 32-40ft extension ladders with/without standoffs, can drive a nail and read a tape...You’re golden 🙌🏻
I’m a gutter guy, guy. Lol.
Also, knowing how to use a metal brake is useful too (flashing).
Great video!

[schrnz]

As a casual observer/non-professional plumber who has had many plumbers input, the one thing I would change to this approach, is that I would create an air-gap between the down-pipe running vertical along the house, and the pipe on the ground, meaning, putting a grated drain or a sump at the bottom, this allows water to flow at all times, even if there is something clogging the downpipe, it also allows debris to fall out of the downpipe onto the grate/sump, then from the sump/grated drain, I would continue the pipeline as you have.

[farquar]

Very good concise clear video without the usual filler you see in most how to videos. Thanks.

[mommyhelen]

This is exactly the type of video I was needing to fulfill my project! Thank you!

[lynhnn]

Brilliant idea to attach the elbow to the gutter. I follow this and am so happy that I did because I have no access from the above 2-story gutter during the addition. I drill a hole and then cut the diagonals instead as the older gutter is way to tough. Thanks so much!

[nrfa]

Thanks Nathan! What a great detailed, step by step video. That’s what I’m doing today. 👍✌️

[rreasons]

If you measure the soffit from the wall to the outer edge of the fascia and then take off four and a half inches that is how long you will cut the piece of pipe that goes from elbow to elbow and it will be a perfect pit every time.... Put the elbows together to the Cross arm pipe before attaching it to the gutter

[mikelovell]

DUDE!! That background music is my jam!!! Great video.

[dickplastino]

One final tip I learned from the contractor who installed most of my gutter system. He uses some type of one-inch drill saw to make a one-inch hole at the center of the "X". Then he uses tin snips to cut the legs of the X. Really a great way to do it.

[Elmo_Fuddleputt]

Thank you for the knowledge drop.  Just what I needed to know without the incessant blathering.

[mikerama]

I’m learning something new watching you work, nice job.

[cory]

Easy way to find your piece in between elbows measure the overhang and subtract 5" (5"downspouts ) 6"for 6" downspouts

[johnthree]

Awesome tips, I like the x in the bottom of the gutter to attach the downspout, I’ve been using the plastic attachments, and they suck.

[gyver]

Great explanation seems simple but few things are I have to put up a couple gutters in my home this videos helps a lot.