How To Attach A Gutter To A House

Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board.

How to attach a gutter to a house.

A home without fascia needs to have gutters attached by roof straps. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards. Mount the second section of gutter as with the first lower section of gutter follow the slope line for the adjoining higher section of gutter. Getting started part.

Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail. These straps act as a sling for your gutter. Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6. Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time. How to attach guttering to existing fascia 1.

With the cordless drill and gutter hanging screws attach the drainpipe side section of gutter to the house following the chalk slope line. Sizing cutting and installing the gutters 1. If you have half round gutters snap them into place after installing the brackets. Use a hacksaw or heavy duty tin snips to cut the gutter at the appropriate measurement.

Steel is stronger and. Either way put end caps on the end of the gutter that does not got to a downspout. If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. Bracket hangers generally attach with wood screws for a secure hold.

If a soffit conceals the rafters look for tell tale. Cut the gutters to size. Fasten the downspout to the house with mounting straps. They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof.

If you have k style or other brackets you will have been installing the pieces of gutter as you go. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. Snap the sections together.