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Good video. Very helpful. But in your blog post you say to use both a 3/16 drill bit and 3/16 Tapcon screw. Should the Tapcon screw be 1/4, slightly larger than the 3/16 hole?
When I bought a box of Tapcons at Home Depot, the drill bit it came with was indeed slightly smaller than the ¼" diameter of the screws. So that is what the company itself recommends.
Not necessarily. I try to place two straps per downspout. One strap as high and one as low as possible. Realistically as long as there are straps within 2 feet of the bottom and 2 feet of the top your should be good.
I figured it out. Your material list is incorrect. Simple mistake. Instead of using 3/16 bit and 3/16 tapcon. A 3/16 tapcon uses a 5/23 bit or else the hole will be to big. I do a lot of diy but never had to drill any masonry stuff. So I didn't recognize this small mistake in your material list. A learning experience ;) Thanks for the video I know yall was freezing brrrrr
I have no recommendations on working with asbestos. I do know you need to take precautions when drilling or cutting into the materials. I would speak with an asbestos specialist.
The impact driver was used for screwing in the screws. You can use a drill if thats what you have. "Gutter screws" are 1/2" zip screws OR 1/2" screw with a 1/4" Hex bit tip
Do the masonry screws need plastic jackets, like drywall screws do? Also, is the decorative strap supposed to be wound around the pipe like that? Or is there a plain strap that goes underneath, and the decorative one goes across the pipe? Good video, answered my questions about what tools to use & where to make the holes.
@@chappellgutter I succeeded in fixing my downspout constantly falling off in strong storms, thanks to these instructions. I made a butt-ugly job of it, but it works better that the original contractor's job. He just pegged 1" cement nails into the mortar.
@@chappellgutter I've seen many use that kind of strap you use on the bottom as a "decorative" strap that fits over the top of the plain strap. But I like what you did better. I can't find the plain straps anywhere so I like using the "decorative" strap like you did.
Home Depot sells plastic downspout holder that the downspout snaps into and there is nothing showing on the front. :). This way there is no screw going into the downspout and possibly catching debris and blocking up the water.
The line is the mortar joint, and def where you want to screw into. Never the actual brick or cinder blocks. Glad you used those "decorative straps" right. I gag when I see 99.9% of flaps screwed into the house, instead of wrapped around the front like you did.
Is that for cosmetic reasons or something else? What comes to mind for me is that the hole in the mortar can be filled in more easily if needed and this does not need to hold a lot of weight anyway.
What about the previous holes in the downspout? Won't water shoot out of them if you just leave them? Do you have to stick a screw in those old holes to plug them up?
It's best to try to aim for the original holes. If you can't, it's not the end of the world. Some water may come through those holes but not enough where it would be damaging to your home or even noticable.
Drilling into brick is not precise. The drill bit tends to walks. I was fortunate to have some bigger anchors but a smaller drill bit or bigger bolt might save a trip or two to the local home improvement store.
Hopefully you were able to find the screws. Leaving behind dropped screws and nails on a customers property is poor form as dogs or the humans serving them could step on these with bare feet.
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Thanks! Great video! Clear and easy to understand! Have the exact same problem so now I have a solution! Yay!
Easy to follow and exactly what I was looking for!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!!
You're very welcome!
turn on CC at the beginning and you can read what he's saying when it's windy. Good, helpful video...
Very helpful! Thank you!
Excellent in providing the materials needed and links at the hardware store.
Thank you for posting. Great video!
thanks for the great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Good video. Very helpful. But in your blog post you say to use both a 3/16 drill bit and 3/16 Tapcon screw. Should the Tapcon screw be 1/4, slightly larger than the 3/16 hole?
When I bought a box of Tapcons at Home Depot, the drill bit it came with was indeed slightly smaller than the ¼" diameter of the screws. So that is what the company itself recommends.
What screws do I use for aluminum siding
Click the link in the pinned comment. The mounting screws that come with that kit work perfect for every type of siding.
Thank you, man! I needed this exact video.
Is there any rules on how far apart the wall straps/ (brackets?) can be in the vertical?
Not necessarily. I try to place two straps per downspout. One strap as high and one as low as possible. Realistically as long as there are straps within 2 feet of the bottom and 2 feet of the top your should be good.
What kind of drill bit you using to predrill hole?
3/16" masonry drill bit
1/4" tapcon
Reference:
www.chappellguttercleaning.com/how-to-refasten-a-downspout-into-brick-siding-diy/
I figured it out. Your material list is incorrect. Simple mistake. Instead of using 3/16 bit and 3/16 tapcon. A 3/16 tapcon uses a 5/23 bit or else the hole will be to big. I do a lot of diy but never had to drill any masonry stuff. So I didn't recognize this small mistake in your material list. A learning experience ;)
Thanks for the video I know yall was freezing brrrrr
Thank you for pointing this out. We will update this ASAP
@@chappellgutter This still was not updated on your website. I got all the things recommended and the whole is too big. Please fix your website.
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi, I have an asbestos sided house. How do you recommend? I fasten my downspout/gutter to the siding?
I have no recommendations on working with asbestos. I do know you need to take precautions when drilling or cutting into the materials. I would speak with an asbestos specialist.
Great job. And very helpful. Thanks
Glad it helped!
Great, thank you
Great video. What was the impact driver needed for? Also, do gutter screws go by another name? I cant find them.
The impact driver was used for screwing in the screws. You can use a drill if thats what you have.
"Gutter screws" are 1/2" zip screws OR 1/2" screw with a 1/4" Hex bit tip
Lol
Do the masonry screws need plastic jackets, like drywall screws do? Also, is the decorative strap supposed to be wound around the pipe like that? Or is there a plain strap that goes underneath, and the decorative one goes across the pipe? Good video, answered my questions about what tools to use & where to make the holes.
The Tapcons do not require anchors as long as the correct size drill bit is used.
The strap is just a strap. 1 strap per each strap placement
@@chappellgutter I succeeded in fixing my downspout constantly falling off in strong storms, thanks to these instructions. I made a butt-ugly job of it, but it works better that the original contractor's job. He just pegged 1" cement nails into the mortar.
@@chappellgutter I've seen many use that kind of strap you use on the bottom as a "decorative" strap that fits over the top of the plain strap. But I like what you did better. I can't find the plain straps anywhere so I like using the "decorative" strap like you did.
Home Depot sells plastic downspout holder that the downspout snaps into and there is nothing showing on the front. :). This way there is no screw going into the downspout and possibly catching debris and blocking up the water.
The line is the mortar joint, and def where you want to screw into. Never the actual brick or cinder blocks. Glad you used those "decorative straps" right. I gag when I see 99.9% of flaps screwed into the house, instead of wrapped around the front like you did.
Is that for cosmetic reasons or something else? What comes to mind for me is that the hole in the mortar can be filled in more easily if needed and this does not need to hold a lot of weight anyway.
Yes. Mortar is replaceable, not bricks.
@@karenolsen5302Exactly. 👍
Don't have an impact gun what else can I use
A drill will work 😁
What kind of screw for the brick
I use a standard 1 1/2" gutter screw into a 1/4" drywall anchor
When would someone need a hammer drill?
Whenever someone has one honestly.
Great vid. Thanks! Say, did you say that impact driver was needed to drive in those screws, or will a regular screw gun work?
A regular screw gun should work just fine. Try it out and please let me know how it goes.
Regular drill did the job, I used a Dewalt 20V
I'm guessing the impact driver was used just for convenience - you can just interchange bits without having to make adjustments.
I got all the material's in the list. The tapcon screws won't stay in my drilled hole. Both 3/16 is what I bought. This is correct rite?
Good instructional video. Thank you!
Awesome
Dang - I was about to purchase some Gorilla glue and just stick the gutter to the bricks! Maybe I will try this instead. 😂
Dead all was thinking about it before I saw this
Yeah, lets not do that. Hope all worked out for you!
What about the previous holes in the downspout? Won't water shoot out of them if you just leave them? Do you have to stick a screw in those old holes to plug them up?
It's best to try to aim for the original holes. If you can't, it's not the end of the world. Some water may come through those holes but not enough where it would be damaging to your home or even noticable.
@@chappellgutter Thanks for the fast reply :)
Thank you
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
How big a hole or what size did you use to drill into the brick?
3/16 in. Steel Carbide Tip Masonry Drill Bit
All information can be found in the blog post linked in the description.
Where to buy stainless self-tap 8 x 1/2" screws? Why use fasteners that eventually rust, stain, and weaken?
The same fasteners also come im steel. Like look just like aluminum ones. You can get them at home depot Lowes etc
Dang...block the wind lol =D
Drilling into brick is not precise. The drill bit tends to walks. I was fortunate to have some bigger anchors but a smaller drill bit or bigger bolt might save a trip or two to the local home improvement store.
Hopefully you were able to find the screws. Leaving behind dropped screws and nails on a customers property is poor form as dogs or the humans serving them could step on these with bare feet.
Don’t drill into brick, instead drill into mortar trust me
Worst vid. What size drill bit? What size screws?
Thank you