How To Attach Vinyl Gutters

A gutter connector marries two sections of gutter.

How to attach vinyl gutters.

Set out the gutter lines on the ground next to the area along the house where you will be installing them. More diy home improvement projects. 5 attach drain pipes to the house. House gutters diy gutters vinyl siding installation gutter installation diy house updates how to install gutters home upgrades roof repair home repairs.

Add to that the caulk connectors end caps and other accessories and the. Place hanging hooks approximately every 2 feet along the length of gutter. For outside corners measure from corner to corner. For do it yourselfers prices for 10 foot sections of vinyl aluminum or galvanized gutters range from 2 to 5 apiece.

First secure the downspout outlet to the gutter. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap. If you bought a flexible downspout extension chances are you re trying to redirect rainwater from making a puddle at the base of your foundation. With a flexible downspout extension you can redirect rainwater around bushes and cement to have it flow into your garden to a flowerbed or just away from your house.

Attach a drop outlet at the far end of the roof line. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Screw it to the fascia board. Attach the first gutter hanging bracket 4 inches in from the original end of the roof line.

Attach a gutter connector to the fascia with screws every 10 feet. With help from an assistant hold the gutter in place. Add a bracket every 20 to 24 inches. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. Snap together the length of gutter as much as possible. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches.