How To Crimp Rain Gutter Downspouts

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How to crimp rain gutter downspouts.

In this diy how to video tool dude tony shows you how to remove and replace downspouts on your home with a few basic hand tools. Using a pair of pliers clamp onto the downspout rim and bend inward slightly. Another option you can try this winter to keep gutters from freezing is to use heat tape or a heating cable. Rain gutters should slope 1 2 inch for every 10 feet.

Slide the elbow onto the bottom of the replaced section. Step 5 of 5 step 5. We are an affiliate for amazon and ebay. Before winter strikes adjust the slope of your gutters if needed.

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Use heat tape or a heating panel system. Make sure your gutters are properly sloped. That allows water to easily flow to the downspout. Starting the cut making straight cuts tool use.

Crimp the circumference of the upper piece of downspout where it will connect with the lower piece.