Attaching Gutter Sections

Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing alcohol.

Attaching gutter sections.

X research source locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6 cm apart by looking for their signature nail heads. After you ve marked the location of each one drill pilot holes along every other rafter tail to make installation of the brackets easier. Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two. They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts.

Hang the gutter sections along the fascia with their ends touching together. I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job. Pvc or vinyl gutters are designed to snap together easily but may require the use of gaskets or a sealant to ensure a waterproof connection.

Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall. The first step is to sketch out your gutter system on paper so you can quantify the various components required. Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail. Measure and cut gutter pieces as you would for aluminum gutters except that you don t need the extra 3 to 4 inches of overlap for each piece.

Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t.