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.

Gutter installation how to guide.

Install downspout outlets on the edges of the house. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. Attach fascia brackets photo by mary beth montgomery locate the rafter tails behind the fascia. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips.

Install users guide. It contains all the basic information on all gutter and roof types. Make sure the gutter is approximately 2 inches below the chalk line. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards.

Mounting the gutters 1. Use a hole saw and hammer to cut out a round hole in the gutter for a downspout outlet. 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. Administer gutter sealant to the flange of the downspout outlet.

To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Read this document first. For the time being screw the gutter to the fascia.

Steel is stronger and. Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails. Use a drill or powered screwdriver to attach the outlets using 1 25 inch 3 2 cm deck screws. Mount the gutters to the fascia.

Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Saw gutter to. If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.

Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed. How to install gutters step 1. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and.

How to install gutters in 8 steps 1. Start by drilling a 1 8 in.