How To Put Together Aluminum Gutters

Use a hacksaw to cut this length from the uncrimped end of a downspout tube.

How to put together aluminum gutters.

Hold another elbow against the wall and measure between them. How to install gutters step 1. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches.

Getting started part. 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. Use a saw to cut gutter pieces to fit allowing 3 to 4 inches extra for overlap when joining pieces together. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.

Overlap at each end. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. 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 for a 1 1 2 in.

Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. House flipping brothers dave and rich show how to install gutters on a house. For outside corners measure from corner to corner.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Steel is stronger and. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. More diy home improvement projects.

We found these screws in the aluminum siding section of a home center but a gutter supplier would be another good source.