How To Install Gutters On A Two Story House

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.

How to install gutters on a two story house.

Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Rivet all joints including the connection with the outlet. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Get down reposition.

Slide the short length of the downspout onto the bottom of the top elbow and slide the top of the lower elbow onto the short length. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. Place it in the trash bag. Remove debris from the gutter with a trowel or scoop.

For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Wear rubber gloves and carry a trash bag up the ladder. Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low. More diy home improvement projects.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. Afterward insert a 1 inch 2 5 cm 8 32 stainless steel machine screw through the hole and cap it with a flanged nut to secure the gutter to the bracket. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.