Attaching Dounspouts To Vynil Siding

Is there a preferred method to attach downspouts to vinyl siding.

Attaching dounspouts to vynil siding.

There are at least three alternative ways to do it. 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. Using screws allows you to periodically take apart the downspout to clean it which will. 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.

For siding that has two sections called ship lap there is a rib running horizontally in the middle of the piece. Again attempt to find the housing studs but if this doesn t work the use of anchors will be necessary. There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual. How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall.

This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. This is the method used by all gutter installers. This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall. Attach a masonry bit to your drill and drill a hole into the stucco.

Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap. 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. 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.

In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house. Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward. Drill a hole wide enough for the anchor tap it into the stucco and then attach the downspout clamp and screw a 6 2 inch screw into the anchor. 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.