Attaching Gutter Sections

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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. 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. If you can t find u shaped brackets make them from sections of downspout.

Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job. Hang the gutter sections along the fascia with their ends touching together. Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile.

The first step is to sketch out your gutter system on paper so you can quantify the various components required. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two. 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.

Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t.