How To Install Gutters Properly

Or if the fascia board is less than 35 feet long have the gutter slope from one end of the board to the other.

How to install gutters properly.

More diy home improvement projects. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Installing gutters in 18 steps. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run.

Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter. Repeat this process for all gutters around your roofline. 5 snap a chalk line between the start and end of the gutter run.

Where the gutter wraps around an outside corner first attach splice fittings to the corner piece with rivets connect one splice to the preceding length of gutter apron. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.

To install gutters have the gutters slope downward toward the downspout so they work properly. Hidden fasteners are placed every 24 inches along the gutter run. If the fascia board you re installing them on is longer than 35 feet have the gutters slope from the center to each end. Using the chalk line to keep the gutters flush with the slope line attach the downspout outlet to the fascia with the power drill.

Install the next length of gutter and fasten it in place with hidden brackets and then rivet the splice connections. Install gutters 1 1 1 2 in 2 5 3 8 cm past the end point so they catch water from overhanging shingles. Snap a chalk line from these two marks to determine the line your gutters will follow. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.

Continue this process with gutter sections. Slip h idden fasteners into the gutter run and screw the gutter into the fascia with a drill and screws. Secure the end cap to the gutter with a crimping tool. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

Mark both ends of the string with a pencil then remove it. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.