Metal Gutter Installation Instructions

At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets.

Metal gutter installation instructions.

House flipping brothers dave and rich show how to install gutters on a house. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Plan on one downspout per gutter per 20 foot run. Finally measure and add the heights from the ground to the roofline in the locations where the downspouts will go.

If the gutter doesn t turn a corner fasten an end cap to each end to do this hold the end cap in place temporarily with a single sheet metal screw then drill a 1 8 inch diameter hole and install one pop rivet above. 2 1a 6 inch gutter. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Apply seamermate to end cap.

Snap the sections together. Mark the measurements and make an outline on graph paper. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an.

Self drilling lap screws are used to attach ridge caps. Join gutter lengths using seamers directions printed on bag or slip joint connectors for ease of installation gently pry open fl anges fig. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Gutters connect by cutting 3.

Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. They are currently renovating a large lake house that required all new gutters. Next mark the locations of the downspouts with an x. More diy home improvement projects.

To prevent penetration of water insects and debris at the ridge outside closures are inserted between the ridge cap and the top end of the panel. Place the first screw. Screws are applied through the ridge cap closure and rib in at least every other rib of the panels. Mount the gutters to the fascia.

How to install gutters step 1. Begin at end of gutter run opposite downspout end. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best.

Steel is stronger and. Mounting the gutters 1. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.