How To Attach Rain Gutters To House

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How to attach rain gutters to house.

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. Dig a hole slightly wider than the width of your pot and at least 6 deep directly underneath the downspout outlet. If a soffit conceals the rafters look. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

Use an electric drill to drive 1 1 4 inch 1 9 cm stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws through the back side of the gutter into the fascia. Chalk a line along the length of the fascia board starting at the top the non downspout end 1 1 4 inches below the bottom of the roof s. 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. Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board.

How to attach guttering to existing fascia. Decide where the rain chain will be hung and install a downspout outlet in the gutter in the desired location. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears.

Fill the hole with the stone. Attach the gutters to the fascia. Flip the pot upside down and drill a few drainage holes with a masonry drill. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Crimp the end cap in place using the same gutter sealant used on the seams. Snap the sections together.