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How to seam two gutters together.
If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add.
If your house has metal gutters follow these steps about how to seam your gutters together.
Add 4 more inches to the length you need.
First measure the total run of the gutter length needed.
Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections.
Replace all pieces that make the seam and then finish by re adding the screws.
Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length.
Use the caulking gun to apply sealant on the inner lip of the gutter segment known as the downhill.
That may even work for.
Snap the joiners firmly into place.
Lower the uphill piece back into place and press them together for several seconds to make sure you evenly distribute the caulk.
Pay special attention to the pop rivets or screws holding the pieces together.
How to connect two sections of gutters.
Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing alcohol.
Fix the seam seal.
Attach the two pieces of gutter together and press firmly on the seam to ensure that the sealant is distributed evenly.
For homeowners with a straight run gable roof.
Apply additional sealant inside the gutter at the seam pressing the sealant into the entire crevice.
Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section with an inside or outside corner piece.
Spread plastic cement on the edges of the gutter sections and the inside of the gutter joiner pieces.
Secure the pieces together with pop rivets.
The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.
The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length.