Attaching Dounspouts To Vynil Siding

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

Attaching dounspouts to vynil siding.

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. In the case of installing a downspout onto vinyl siding a metal screw is used to secure it to the house. 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. For siding that has two sections called ship lap there is a rib running horizontally in the middle of the piece.

Vinyl siding is easy to penetrate but there are places you want to avoid within the profile of the 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. This is the method used by all gutter installers. We re only talking about an area of about 3 inches between screws so a couple of thousandths expansion won t be a problem.

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. 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. 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. Using screws allows you to periodically take apart the downspout to clean it which will. This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole. Attach another strap 18 inches from the bottom of the downspout.

There s nothing in my manufacturer install manual. 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. Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward. Attach a masonry bit to your drill and drill a hole into the stucco.

There are at least three alternative ways to do it.