How To Install Storm Gutters

Slide the splices on as far as they ll go.

How to install storm gutters.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails.

Cut the gutters to size with a hacksaw and heavy duty tin snips. Watch and learn how and stop. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain handling gutter system.

Subscribe to this old house. Then trim the first section of the gutter to length with tin snips. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. We offer all of the mentioned gutter parts and services to our local area so be sure to contact us if you are interested or have any questions.

Plus gutter installation costs can get quite high but this guide will help you. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Use a square and pencil to mark the gutter length and cut to the line. Mount the gutters to the fascia.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Mounting the gutters 1. We will cover all the basics of rain gutter installation and let you know what your options are. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.

Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an. They are currently renovating a large lake house that required all new gutters. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.