Attaching Gutter Sections

Finish the gutter job by attaching the downspouts to the wall.

Attaching gutter sections.

Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail. They look better than the bands that wrap around the outside and make it easier to hang the downspouts. Pvc or vinyl gutters are designed to snap together easily but may require the use of gaskets or a sealant to ensure a waterproof connection. Even connecting two sections of downspout to accommodate a house taller than a single story doesn t.

I was working with standard 5 inch gutters with a k profile. X research source locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6 cm apart by looking for their signature nail heads. After you ve marked the location of each one drill pilot holes along every other rafter tail to make installation of the brackets easier. Joining gutter sections together is a fairly simple job.

When installing metal gutters the process involves overlapping the two pieces and riveting them together. If you can t find u shaped brackets make them from sections of downspout. Measure your roof line and wall height to calculate the number of 10 foot sections of gutter and downspout you ll need. Other than the gutter itself it requires little more than a downspout and an elbow or two.

The first step is to sketch out your gutter system on paper so you can quantify the various components required.