Attaching Gutter Sections

X research source locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6 cm apart by looking for their signature nail heads.

Attaching gutter sections.

Hang the gutter sections along the fascia with their ends touching together. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. After you ve marked the location of each one drill pilot holes along every other rafter tail to make installation of the brackets easier.

They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts. Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall. Measure and cut gutter pieces as you would for aluminum gutters except that you don t need the extra 3 to 4 inches of overlap for each piece. Pvc or vinyl gutters are designed to snap together easily but may require the use of gaskets or a sealant to ensure a waterproof connection.

Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing alcohol. If you can t find u shaped brackets make them from sections of downspout. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job. Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail.

Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t.