Gutter Installation How To Guide

It contains all the basic information on all gutter and roof types.

Gutter installation how to guide. The gutters themselves will attach to these outlets so it s important to place them first to use as a guide as you continue installing. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. Steel is stronger and.

Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Make sure the gutter is approximately 2 inches below the chalk line. Screw the outlet to the hole in the gutter. Mounting the gutters 1.

Getting started part. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector. Saw gutter to. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and.

For the time being screw the gutter to the fascia. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an.

Start by drilling a 1 8 in. Use a hole saw and hammer to cut out a round hole in the gutter for a downspout outlet. Mount the gutters to the fascia. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips.

Read this document first. Install downspout outlets on the edges of the house. Attach fascia brackets photo by mary beth montgomery locate the rafter tails behind the fascia. Administer gutter sealant to the flange of the downspout outlet.

Snap layout lines photo by mary beth montgomery mark the highest point of the gutter run on the fascia 1 inches. How to install gutters in 8 steps 1. How to install gutters step 1. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best.

If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails.