Hanging Long Gutters By Yourself

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Hanging long gutters by yourself. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. All gutters are attached to your house by mounting system or different types of hangers inside outside or strap and the hangers need to be carefully spaced close together 3 feet or less to give the gutter proper support. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. If the gutter run measures longer than 40 feet 12 2 m it should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end.

Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter. Without the correct support the rain gutters will sag. The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install new gutters with ease.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section.