How To Install Gutters On A Gambrel Roof

Becomes a permanent installation.

How to install gutters on a gambrel roof.

A gambrel roof or barn style roof provides a great way to create extra space in the attic or at the top of the barn. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof. Angles a and b may be bent to do this.

These straps act as a sling for your gutter. Since there is only about 3 4 of vertical material to anchor gutters clips are there any specialty hardware or other techniques to hang gutters along this facia. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia.

Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws.

Once mounted the r v r d. A home without fascia needs to have gutters attached by roof straps. Hopefully the photo will illustrate the problem. Should be test mounted first before being permanently affixed to the roof.

Gutters are often installed level for appearance. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. May be adjusted to fit your roof valley.

However pre cut trusses for a gambrel roof often require that the homeowner build and create their own eaves as this style of roof has very little if any overhang. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time. Secure the rest of the hangers with 2 in galvanized nails or screws.

Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. It cannot be removed without damaging shingles. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.