How To Install Gutter Sections

We ve shown joining a gutter section to a corner.

How to install gutter sections.

Hang the gutter sections as close you can when you get to a seam butting the ends together. Preassemble before installing gutters. Install gutters 1 1 1 2 in 2 5. Position the end of the gutter section about 1 inch beyond the roof line and tilt it slightly to match the slope of the chalk line.

Use the same process to join two sections of gutter except overlap the pieces at least four inches. Slide the splices on as far as they ll go. Temporarily tack the center of a long gutter section or have a friend hold it in place while you secure the ends. Seamless gutter you don t need to replace the whole thing.

Also remember to wipe down the inside of the gutter joiner. If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy. Drive the screw of the center fastener into the fascia. Just replace the damaged section.

Click the links below to see inside dus. When installing metal gutters the process involves overlapping the two pieces and riveting them together. Use a square and pencil to mark the gutter length and cut to the line. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing.

It s a good idea to ask someone to help you install the gutters. 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. If a tree branch falls on the last 4 ft. To install the first section place the ladder on the roof about midway of where the first section would be installed.

Now you can install the gutters. Use a plastic slip joint at the end of every 10 foot length connecting the gutter sections for each section with connectors. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job. The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install new gutters with ease.

When you re splicing gutter sections plan ahead to leave the best looking factory cut end on the outside if possible. Once the gutters are installed clean the seams using a rag that s dampened with rubbing alcohol. Begin by installing a slip joint splice on each end of an inside corner fitting. Most home centers sell white and brown sections of gutters as well as slip joints to tie them together.

Helpful 0 not helpful 0. Then trim the first section of the gutter to length with tin snips.