How To Rivet Gutters

If you choose rivets begin by boring several 1 8 in.

How to rivet gutters.

Step 1 measure the total run of the gutter length you need. Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter. Form strip miter joint at corner cover the joint between two lengths of gutter at each corner with a strip miter a 3 inch wide strip of aluminum. Cut a triangular section from.

This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain handling gutter system. Step 4 insert the rivets. When it bottoms out squeeze the handle several times until the rivet flattens and the stem shears off. For outside corners measure from corner to corner.

Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. Holes through the fitting into the hole. Step 3 use clamps while drilling. Step 1 choose the right rivet material.

Step 2 drill the right size holes. Choosing the right rivets means choosing a way to help prevent damage to your gutters. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets.

This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. Rivets are more work but they re more attractive and they don t leave sharp piunts inside the gutter. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. How to rivet gutters.