How To Install K Type Gutters Yourself

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How to install k type gutters yourself.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Remember that you ll need a slight drop from the end of the k style gutter to the downspout.

Gutter sections for gutter run you measured. Things you ll need extension ladder that reaches at least 3 feet 0 9 m above the edge of your roof tape measure chalk line powered screwdriver or cordless drill 1 25 inch deck screws hacksaw or reciprocating saw vinyl gutter kit or the following items. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.

If you re using spikes and ferrules to attach the gutter you ll need to know where your roof studs are. To make sure you have this use a chalk line on the house wall to make the top edge of the gutter trough. The slope should be 1 inch in 40 feet. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.

Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.

Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.