How To Install Rain Gutters

Cut a triangular section from.

How to install rain gutters.

The gutters will run right below the shingle line and are attached to the fascia below the roof. Head to a home improvement store for. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Secure it with eight pop rivets or sheet metal screws. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter. Purchase at least the total length of gutter along with additional materials.

Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter. Measure the length of the roof that you re working on. Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the. Snap the sections together.

One of the first and most critical parts of installing gutters is creating fall or slope that will ensure that water. Step 1 determine length of gutters. Measuring the roof and purchasing materials 1. Once the gutter.

Form strip miter joint at corner cover the joint between two lengths of gutter at each corner with a strip miter a 3 inch wide strip of aluminum. Using a measuring tape calculate how much length you will need for the gutters. More diy home improvement projects. Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter.

Here s how to go about installing them.