Gutter Expansion Joint Installation

There are a couple of options when it comes to expansion joints in gutters.

Gutter expansion joint installation.

Install expansion joint in location as specified on roof plan s. Gap the end caps at 1 max. However the joint spacing depends on the metal and the gauge used. Pull the front edge of the slip joint connector away from the connector body to release the inner clamp.

Just hook the bracket under the front lip of the gutter and then screw the other side of the bracket to the fascia. Gutter ends are flanged then riveted and soldered into the gutter sections. Flash in one step stretching the lower edge to fit. T pren joints can be placed at a maximum distance apart of 6 metres.

Leave the old spikes in place a spike head looks better than a hole in the gutter. It joint flashes hi rib and standing seam profiles and easily flashes between dissimilar materials with a superior fit and seal. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Shur flo leaf guard.

Expand one edge and use separate strips lapped and joined to seal around the penetration. Cut a 45 degree opening on the nozzle of a silicone caulk tube by inserting the end of the nozzle in the hole located. The expansion joint cap is then placed on top in a manner similar to the fabrication of butt type gutter expansion joints. For square ducts chimneys and skylights.

Join using fasteners or sealant. Box gutter expansion joint installation. Leaf guards for gutters. This option allows for plenty of movement however it is not the recommended approach.

Drop in leaf guard. K style box miter. Set the ends of two lengths of gutter in the slip. The flush end of the gutter section is then slipped into the recessed end of the next section.

Where movement is restricted by an outlet or corner for example an expansion joint should also be sited within 1 metreof that restriction. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Left consisting of a piece of rubber stamped between two separate pieces of metal. For large round pipes.

An expansion joint will consist of 2 pre fabricated end caps 1 expansion joint cap and 1 expansion joint cover. 7 commercial hidden hangers. Gutter screws ferrules. Slide the joint cover onto the gutter then pop rivet the joint cover in the same locations as shown in figure 2.

Your first option is a pre made expansion joint fig 1. For most metals sheets up to 6 metres can be used by correct choice of gauge although shorter lengths might be used for ease of handling or where thinner gauges are preferred. For the lap type gutter expansion joint a gutter end is recessed 2 1 2 minimum into the gutter on one gutter section and fitted flush on the other. One way to make sure your gutter doesn t fall off the house is to install fascia hanger brackets.

Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.