Putting In A Gutter

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.

Putting in a gutter.

Pvc or vinyl gutters are the least expensive type of gutter that costs on average 4 6 00 per linear ft. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Snap a chalk line between the start and end of the gutter run. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy.

Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Most home centers sell white and brown sections of gutters as well as slip joints to tie them together. Make sure that your gutters have the correct slope to allow water to move smoothly into your downspouts. This old house recommends that gutters should slope inch for every 10 feet toward a downspout.

However they are prone to crack in cold climate and warp in hot climates. This keeps water moving away from your roof. Finally insert the filling into the hole and fasten it with short screws. They re affordable low maintenance and come in a wide array of colors to choose from.

Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Locate the endpoints and hold a nail over each. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil. Cut a starter hole in the gutter with a chisel drill or sabre saw and nibble out the finished opening with tin snips.

Aluminum gutters are the most commonly installed gutters in today s market for an average cost of 5 8 00 per linear ft. Hook one side of the chalk line to the nail at the start of the gutter run. Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter. Firmly hit the top of the nails with a hammer to drive them into each point.

Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown.