How To Assemble Galvanized Gutters

Make a mark with a pencil for the bracket s screw hole.

How to assemble galvanized gutters.

Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes. If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area. Of insertion on one end.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Hold another elbow against the wall and measure between them. Use a water level to make a matching mark at the downspout end. When you re assembling them make sure that any factory cut edges are on the outside whenever possible for a neater appearance.

Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement. Follow all manufacturer s recommended instructions for installation and mounting of the brackets. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Screw an elbow to the downspout outlet.

Allow for a minimum of 18 inches 46 cm if you need to lap to complete the run. Most panels come up to 32 feet 9 8 m in length. Then use rivets to join the pieces and caulk to seal the seams. More diy home improvement projects.

The brackets should be nailed or screwed to the trim board as close as possible to chalk line. Overlap at each end. At the high point of the gutter s run hold a bracket and a section of gutter against the fascia with the gutter s outer lip just under the plane of the roof. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.

Use a hacksaw to cut this length from the uncrimped end of a downspout tube. Assemble gutters by overlapping seams anywhere from 3 to 4 inches or by the extra amount you allowed for during cutting. Allow for a 1 1 2 in.