How To Atach A Gutter

How to attach guttering to existing fascia 1.

How to atach a gutter.

Cut a triangular section from. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and into the rafter tails at each chalk mark. Form strip miter joint at corner cover the joint between two lengths of gutter at each corner with a strip miter a 3 inch wide strip of aluminum. Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time.

Getting started part. Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section.

Secure it with eight pop rivets or sheet metal screws. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Attaching a gutter to metal roofing is a simple process so long as you have the wood rafter tails to screw gutter brackets into. Snap the sections together.

If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof. Chalk a line along the length of the fascia board starting at the top the non downspout end 1 1 4 inches. These straps act as a sling for your gutter.

More diy home improvement projects. If a soffit conceals the rafters look for tell tale. Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails. Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter.

Afterward attach the fascia brackets to using 1 4 inch 0 64 cm stainless steel lag screws at least 2 inches 5 1 cm long. Decide whether you want to use metal or plastic gutter materials and determine the appropriate spacing between the gutter brackets. Steel is stronger and.