Attach Downspout To Vinyl Siding

Vinyl material is durable and doesn t require painting.

Attach downspout to vinyl siding.

Secure the strap in the same manner as you did the upper strap. This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall. 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. Is there a preferred method to attach downspouts to vinyl siding.

Use as a downspout replacement for metal and vinyl downspouts. 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. Attaching downspouts to siding first of all it will be necessary to carefully consider the type of wall to which you will be attaching your downspout if at all possible the simplest and quickest method is to attempt to locate the studs behind the siding. Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout.

This is the method used by all gutter installers. Vinyl material is long lasting and virtually maintenance free. Bend the metal mounting strap around the downspout so that the ends sit flat against the vinyl siding. 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.

There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual. 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. There are at least three alternative ways to do it. We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem.

This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. White clip goes well with most exterior trimmings and furnishings. 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. Description of prior art.

How to attach gutter downspouts to the wall.