How To Put Together Vinyl Rain Gutters

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

How to put together vinyl rain gutters.

Start at the end of the gutter away from the downspout location and measure down 1 2 inch or the distance recommended by your gutter manufacturer and make a mark. It s where the water drains through to a downspout. House flipping brothers dave and rich show how to install gutters on a house. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches.

A drop downspout is one of the components of the vinyl gutter system. Things you ll need extension ladder that reaches at least 3 feet 0 9 m above the edge of your roof tape measure chalk line powered screwdriver or cordless drill 1 25 inch deck screws hacksaw or reciprocating saw vinyl gutter kit or the following items. Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips. Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an erasable marker.

They are currently renovating a large lake house that required all new gutters. 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. Vinyl gutters generally come in 10 foot sections. More diy home improvement projects.

Metal or vinyl gutter pieces ladder drill measuring tape hacksaw rivets tin snips sheet metal screws sealant caulk or plastic cement. Lay the ruler flat against the roof. Hold the handle with your dominant hand and keep your index finger parallel to the top pointing toward the cutting direction for support. Use the other hand to hold the frame at the top by the wingnut.

Gutter sections for gutter run you measured.