Gutter Installation How To Guide

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Gutter installation how to guide.

Mount the gutters to the fascia. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector. How to install gutters in 8 steps 1. 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.

Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and. Use a hole saw and hammer to cut out a round hole in the gutter for a downspout outlet. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Screw the outlet to the hole in the gutter.

To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Snap layout lines photo by mary beth montgomery mark the highest point of the gutter run on the fascia 1 inches. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips.

Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. Attach fascia brackets photo by mary beth montgomery locate the rafter tails behind the fascia. Mounting the gutters 1. Read this document first.

Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an. Administer gutter sealant to the flange of the downspout outlet. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Use a drill or powered screwdriver to attach the outlets using 1 25 inch 3 2 cm deck screws.

Make sure the gutter is approximately 2 inches below the chalk line. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. Install downspout outlets on the edges of the house. Saw gutter to.

Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. How to install gutters step 1. Install users guide. Getting started part.

Start by drilling a 1 8 in. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed.