How To Install Water Gutters
Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.
How to install water gutters. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Attaching the downspout outlet and caps 1. Choose green snips if you re cutting clockwise and red tin snips if.
Mark the location of the downspout outlet. Snap the sections together. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter. Attach another elbow at the bottom of the downspout to divert water away from the foundation.
How to install gutters step 1. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Measure from the corner of your home to the center of the downspout. Anchor the downspout to the wall with two brackets one near the top of the wall and the other just above the foundation.
Remove the outlet hole using offset tin snips. Attach the outlet. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter.
Getting started part. Steel is stronger and. To attach a downspout assemble an elbow and a short length of downspout to carry the run to the wall. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best.
Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards.