How To Install Downpipes And Gutters

Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil.

How to install downpipes and gutters. Gutter fascia components installation guide gutter fascia fascia continuous fascia a flat face ensures a smooth finish with or without gutters. The minimum gutter fall to a downpipe is 1 500 meaning an extra 2mm of fall for each metre of gutter. Mitres stop ends downpipes rainheads and overflow solutions. Then use the information below to see what size gutter you need.

You can double check the fall with your spirit level. Sizing the gutters multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. Cut it to length with a hacksaw and removing any burrs with a half round file. Before buying talk with your supplier to ensure the gutter system you have selected meets the criteria.

The continuous fascia and gutter system is completely compatible with normal building construction. To establish the position of the running outlet or stopend outlet hang a plumb bob from the fascia so that it hangs directly over the drain. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. 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.

Use a pencil to mark the positioning of the outlet and its fixing holes onto the fascia ensuring that it is no more than 50mm. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. Watch and learn how and stop.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Fit the gutter in place which normally just clips in with the appropriate stop ends connectors and gutter outlet for the downpipe.

Working up high is hazardous so also hire scaffolding on wheels to provide easy access and simplify the installation process. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill.