Gutter Installation How To Guide

Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown.

Gutter installation how to guide.

Snap layout lines photo by mary beth montgomery mark the highest point of the gutter run on the fascia 1 inches. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and. Install users guide. Steel is stronger and.

Use a drill or powered screwdriver to attach the outlets using 1 25 inch 3 2 cm deck screws. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. How to install gutters step 1.

Mount the gutters to the fascia. Make sure the gutter is approximately 2 inches below the chalk line. Getting started part. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.

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. Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed.

To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Install downspout outlets on the edges of the house. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. Read this document first.

Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails. Attach fascia brackets photo by mary beth montgomery locate the rafter tails behind the fascia. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Saw gutter to.

Administer gutter sealant to the flange of the downspout outlet. How to install gutters in 8 steps 1. Use a hole saw and hammer to cut out a round hole in the gutter for a downspout outlet. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets.

Mounting the gutters 1. It contains all the basic information on all gutter and roof types.