Attaching Gutter Sections

Measure and cut gutter pieces as you would for aluminum gutters except that you don t need the extra 3 to 4 inches of overlap for each piece.

Attaching gutter sections.

They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts. Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t. Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing alcohol. When installing metal gutters the process involves overlapping the two pieces and riveting them together.

X research source locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6 cm apart by looking for their signature nail heads. Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail. Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job.

Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two. If you can t find u shaped brackets make them from sections of downspout. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile.

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.