How To Assemble Galvanized Gutters

We found these screws in the aluminum siding section of a home center but a gutter supplier would be another good source.

How to assemble galvanized gutters. Make a mark with a pencil for the bracket s screw hole. The gutter will need to have a downward pitch of 1 inch per 16 feet directed toward the downspout. If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area. Assemble gutters by overlapping seams anywhere from 3 to 4 inches or by the extra amount you allowed for during cutting.

Hold another elbow against the wall and measure between them. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. The brackets should be nailed or screwed to the trim board as close as possible to chalk line. Screw an elbow to the downspout outlet.

Follow all manufacturer s recommended instructions for installation and mounting of the brackets. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Use a water level to make a matching mark at the downspout end. At the high point of the gutter s run hold a bracket and a section of gutter against the fascia with the gutter s outer lip just under the plane of the roof.

Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement. More diy home improvement projects.

Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. Then use rivets to join the pieces and caulk to seal the seams. When you re assembling them make sure that any factory cut edges are on the outside whenever possible for a neater appearance. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes.

Overlap at each end. Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. Cut the panels to the desired length.