Putting In A Gutter

Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets.

Putting in a gutter.

Hook one side of the chalk line to the nail at the start of the gutter run. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. 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. This keeps water moving away from your roof.

They re affordable low maintenance and come in a wide array of colors to choose from. Cut a starter hole in the gutter with a chisel drill or sabre saw and nibble out the finished opening with tin snips. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Snap a chalk line between the start and end of the gutter run.

Ice dams can also occur on metal roofs and can cause damage. 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. Join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. However they are prone to crack in cold climate and warp in hot climates.

Finally insert the filling into the hole and fasten it with short screws. Make sure that your gutters have the correct slope to allow water to move smoothly into your downspouts. Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter. Start by drilling a 1 8 in.

If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy. Locate the endpoints and hold a nail over each. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.

Pvc or vinyl gutters are the least expensive type of gutter that costs on average 4 6 00 per linear ft. Aluminum gutters are the most commonly installed gutters in today s market for an average cost of 5 8 00 per linear ft. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.

If your gutters are a custom color a home center can special order your color but not the slip joint to match.