If you have a stretch of gutter with only one downspout the best bet is likely to add the new one at the opposite end.
Adding downspout to existing gutter.
Locate where you want to place your new downspout.
Just be aware that if the gutter was hung correctly it should be sloped slightly toward the existing downspout.
Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.
Since work must be done to add your additional larger downspout now would be the best time to switch out to 6 gutters as well.
If your gutters overflow regularly during heavy rains you may want to consider adding an extra downspout.
It s important to think about where the most water drains out from the bottom of the existing downspout.
You can add a downspout to your gutters with little difficulty.
And keep in mind gutters have pitch to them so often adding a down at the uphill end has marginal benefit.
Measure from the gutter to the wall of the house and then from the gutter to the ground.
Adding a downspout to an existing gutter.
This is the thing that connects the gutter and downspout together so it is important that it is placed correctly and securely.
The first step as you get ready to add a downspout is to pick a good location.
Watch and learn how and stop.