How Do I Install Rain Gutters

Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter.

How do i install rain gutters.

Next the flange goes in from the inside of the gutter with more seam sealer to waterproof the joint. Step 1 determine length of gutters. To do this turn the gutter upside down and place the outlet on top. To install rain gutters first you ll need to measure the length of the roof you re working with and then purchase that many feet of gutter material from a home improvement store.

Downspouts on gutters that drain large roof areas or if you live in an area with torrential rains. Place downspouts in inconspicuous locations if possible. Slope long gutter runs 40 feet or more down both directions from the middle and put a downspout on each end. You ll also need enough fascia brackets which hold up the gutter to place one every 32 inches along the roof.

Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears. Using a measuring tape calculate how much length you will need for the gutters. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter. Drill a inch diameter hole through the center of the circular outline.

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. The gutters will run right below the shingle line and are attached to the fascia below the roof. Turn the gutter over and cut the downspout hole using a 4 inch diameter hole saw chucked into a drill as shown.