If the eave is between 12 and 24 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement by 5 3.
How to put up roof gutters.
If you don t want to remember to clean your gutters or you don t find balancing on a ladder to be a safe fun way to spend your weekend you can install a gutter cover.
Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.
How to install gutters step 1.
Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards.
Head to a home improvement store for.
Getting started part.
If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best.
A home without fascia needs to have gutters attached by roof straps.
Steel is stronger and.
Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.
Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time.
If the eave overhang is 12 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement determined in step 1 by 4.
Measuring the roof and purchasing materials 1.
Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.
Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section.
These straps act as a sling for your gutter.
Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.
Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the.
Attach the gutter strip to the fascia or roof edge with nails and gutter straps.
They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof.
A gutter cover or gutter heating system might be just what you need for your metal roof.
Snap the sections together.
It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.
Purchase at least the total length of gutter along with additional materials.
Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.
Mount the gutter so that the edge without the downspout is slightly higher than the end with the sleeve.