How To Install K Type Gutters Yourself

Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.

How to install k type gutters yourself.

For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Remember that you ll need a slight drop from the end of the k style gutter to the downspout. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.

The slope should be 1 inch in 40 feet. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

If you re using spikes and ferrules to attach the gutter you ll need to know where your roof studs are. To make sure you have this use a chalk line on the house wall to make the top edge of the gutter trough. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. 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.

Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap.