Attaching Gutter Sections

They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts.

Attaching gutter sections.

The first step is to sketch out your gutter system on paper so you can quantify the various components required. 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. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail.

Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two. Hang the gutter sections along the fascia with their ends touching together. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job. 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.

After you ve marked the location of each one drill pilot holes along every other rafter tail to make installation of the brackets easier. If you can t find u shaped brackets make them from sections of downspout. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile. When installing metal gutters the process involves overlapping the two pieces and riveting them together.

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