How To Put Gutters Together

Use a plastic slip joint at the end of every 10 foot length connecting the gutter sections for each section with connectors.

How to put gutters together.

For homeowners with a straight run gable roof. Hang the gutter sections. How to install gutters step 1. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

First measure the total run of the gutter length needed. Each length of gutter and every elbow is squeezed or crimped on one end to allow the pieces to fit together one inside the other. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches.

If you didn t have gutters already cut to the correct size then measure the length of the fascia where you want to mount the gutters. Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap. Steel is stronger and.

Use a saw to cut gutter pieces to fit allowing 3 to 4 inches extra for overlap when joining pieces together. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Fasten the parts together with pop rivets or screws. Getting started part.

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. If your house has metal gutters follow these steps about how to seam your gutters together.

The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length. Lengths of downspout are only crimped on one end you ll have to crimp one end of any cutoff piece to make it fit inside the next elbow or downspout section.