Howto Hang Gutters

Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter.

Howto hang gutters.

With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Raise the gutter to the chalk line and fasten each hanging bracket by screwing through the fascia and into the rafter tail. Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter.

This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain handling gutter system. Gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. Install hanging brackets onto the gutter positioning one in front of each rafter. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. Secure it with eight pop rivets or sheet metal screws. Temporarily screw the gutter to the fascia positioning it about 2 inches below the chalk line.

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. If a gutter run will measure longer than 40 feet 12 m the gutter should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Without the correct support the rain gutters will sag. Cut a triangular section from. Snap the sections together.