How To Connect Gutter Runs Together
The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.
How to connect gutter runs together. How to connect two sections of gutters. First measure the total run of the gutter length needed. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length.
Add 4 more inches to the length you need. Allow for about 1 1 2 inches of overlap at each connection. For homeowners with a straight run gable roof measure shingle to shingle and add a inch to each of the sides for a slight overlap. Drill a 1 8 inch pilot hole into each of the marked locations.
Secure the brackets to the rafter tails with 1 4 inch stainless steel lag screws using an adjustable wrench. Run the tape measure from the bottom of the lower elbow to the ground and add 1 1 2 inches for the top joint where it connects to the.