How To Put Together Vinyl Rain Gutters

If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.

How to put together vinyl rain gutters.

Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an erasable marker. More diy home improvement projects. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips. Lay the ruler flat against the roof.

They are currently renovating a large lake house that required all new gutters. A drop downspout is one of the components of the vinyl gutter system. Gutter sections for gutter run you measured. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

Combine this measurement with your layout to determine the specific pieces you will need for your job. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. Metal or vinyl gutter pieces ladder drill measuring tape hacksaw rivets tin snips sheet metal screws sealant caulk or plastic cement. Things you ll need extension ladder that reaches at least 3 feet 0 9 m above the edge of your roof tape measure chalk line powered screwdriver or cordless drill 1 25 inch deck screws hacksaw or reciprocating saw vinyl gutter kit or the following items.

Start at the end of the gutter away from the downspout location and measure down 1 2 inch or the distance recommended by your gutter manufacturer and make a mark. Vinyl gutters generally come in 10 foot sections. It s where the water drains through to a downspout. Use the other hand to hold the frame at the top by the wingnut.

Hold the handle with your dominant hand and keep your index finger parallel to the top pointing toward the cutting direction for support.