How To Install Gutters On A Pitched Roof

If a roof s various drainage areas call for different size gutters go for the biggest one.

How to install gutters on a pitched roof.

Multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. In this first picture one can see where the gutter has been cut off at the same pitch as the roof to let the gutter empty onto the roof surface. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Once you have all of your supplies start by attaching the downspout outlet and caps to the roof. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Note also that the valley also sheds its water down the roof surface as well as opposed to into the gutter.

Opened ended gutter draining to roof. Then use the information below to see what size gutter you need. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Finally mount the gutters to the brackets and attach them to the downspout. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. Then cut the gutters to size and attach the fascia brackets to the rafter tails.

More diy home improvement projects. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Tip the hooked end of the bracket under the front flange and press the remaining end over the back fo the gutter.

To learn how to install the brackets gutters and downspout keep reading.