How To Join Two Lengths Of Gutter

Join the different ends of the fascia boards at the end of a timber rafter using a stainless or galvanised fixing.

How to join two lengths of gutter.

Unaltered two downspout pieces measure an inch or two shy of 20 feet. Assuming that the gutters are pvc and the same profile a union bracket would be used to join them the union bracket must always be screwed to the fascia board to prevent thermal movement causing it to displace allowing rainwater to escape. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.

Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Of insertion on one end. When doing this however there should be an 8 10mm gap between the two ends. Cut one section of downspout to custom fit the length to your house.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. Downspouts typically are sold in lengths of 10 feet. For homeowners with a straight run gable roof measure shingle to shingle and add a inch to each of the sides for a slight overlap.

Next conceal the area where the different ends of the fascia board meet and the fixings by fitting a fascia cover joiner over the top of them. How to connect two sections of gutters. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Add 4 more inches to the length you need.

If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Then if you re measuring from an outside roof edge to an inside corner subtract 5 inches to leave room for the inside box miter.