How To Install Gutters On A Pitched Roof

If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.

How to install gutters on a pitched roof.

In this first picture one can see where the gutter has been cut off at the same pitch as the roof to let the gutter empty onto the roof surface. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. To learn how to install the brackets gutters and downspout keep reading.

Then cut the gutters to size and attach the fascia brackets to the rafter tails. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.

Multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. Opened ended gutter draining to roof. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia.

More diy home improvement projects. If a roof s various drainage areas call for different size gutters go for the biggest one. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.

Finally mount the gutters to the brackets and attach them to the downspout. Note also that the valley also sheds its water down the roof surface as well as opposed to into the gutter. Then use the information below to see what size gutter you need. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

Once you have all of your supplies start by attaching the downspout outlet and caps to the roof.