How To Attach Gutters

Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter.

How to attach gutters.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Sizing cutting and installing the gutters 1. Locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6. Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail. How to attach guttering to existing fascia 1.

Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter. A home without fascia needs to have gutters attached by roof straps. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. These straps act as a sling for your gutter.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Cut the gutters to size. They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof. If a soffit conceals the rafters look for tell tale.

All that remains now is to install the downspouts and downspout extensions. Secure the end cap to the gutter with a crimping tool. Use a hacksaw or heavy duty tin snips to cut the gutter at the appropriate measurement. Snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end.