How To Install Rainwater Gutter

The gutter should be sloped towards the downspout so that water properly drains in that direction.

How to install rainwater gutter. Next the flange goes in from the inside of the gutter with more seam sealer to waterproof the joint. Start by resting a level on the roof near the high point of the gutter. Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.

When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. At the downspout locations trace the outline of the flange that will connect the gutter and downspout then punch through it with a sharp chisel. Install hanging brackets onto the gutter positioning one in front of each rafter.

Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears. 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. You want to position the gutter below the roof but not too high. Rotate the gutter upward until its back edge slips into the hooks at the top of the back of the brackets as shown.

Allow the level to hang over the gutter. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. Secure the gutter to the bracket with a 1 inch long 8 32 stainless steel machine screw and flanged nut.

Set two 2 inch thick concrete pavers on the ground directly below the downspout outlet.