How To Bend Gutter Elbow

Tips on how to unclog a gutter downspout.

How to bend gutter elbow.

Place two more screws on the sides of the gutter. Attach the first gutter elbow at the base of the downspout to turn it away from the foundation. Fasten the elbow to the downspout with two mounting support brackets. Follow these suggestions to unclog your downspout starting with the easiest options first.

Step 3 grasp the bottom circular edge of the elbow with a pair of needle nose pliers and bend it inward approximately 1 4 inch. Tap the side of the downspout. Then climb back up and try rinsing the downspout with your garden hose again. Climb a ladder and inspect the gutter to determine where exactly it is sagging and bent.

If you cannot access then use. The second bracket will attach to the next length of downspout tubing. Downspout crimpers make assembling easy. Walk down the ladder one rung at a time gently knocking on the side of the downspout as you go.

Insert a 3 4 inch sheet metal screw through the front of the gutter outlet using a screwdriver so that it penetrates the elbow and holds it in place. Step 2 locate the center of the bend and drill a pilot hole through the top of the gutter.