How To Install Rainwater Gutter

Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.

How to install rainwater gutter.

Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Through the screw mounting hole in each bracket drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole in the front edge of the gutter. At the downspout locations trace the outline of the flange that will connect the gutter and downspout then punch through it with a sharp chisel. Set two 2 inch thick concrete pavers on the ground directly below the downspout outlet.

Afterward insert a 1 inch 2 5 cm 8 32 stainless steel machine screw through the hole and cap it with a flanged nut to secure the gutter to the bracket. Install hanging brackets onto the gutter positioning one in front of each rafter. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. The gutter should be sloped towards the downspout so that water properly drains in that direction.

Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. Allow the level to hang over the gutter. Rotate the gutter upward until its back edge slips into the hooks at the top of the back of the brackets as shown. Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears.

Secure the gutter to the bracket with a 1 inch long 8 32 stainless steel machine screw and flanged nut. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. You want to position the gutter below the roof but not too high.

Start by resting a level on the roof near the high point of the gutter.