Attaching Gutter Sections

Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two.

Attaching gutter sections.

When installing metal gutters the process involves overlapping the two pieces and riveting them together. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing alcohol. Pvc or vinyl gutters are designed to snap together easily but may require the use of gaskets or a sealant to ensure a waterproof connection.

Measure and cut gutter pieces as you would for aluminum gutters except that you don t need the extra 3 to 4 inches of overlap for each piece. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile. Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job.

After you ve marked the location of each one drill pilot holes along every other rafter tail to make installation of the brackets easier. The first step is to sketch out your gutter system on paper so you can quantify the various components required. X research source locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6 cm apart by looking for their signature nail heads. Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall.

They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts.