How To Install K Type Gutters Yourself

Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.

How to install k type gutters yourself.

The slope should be 1 inch in 40 feet. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Gutter sections for gutter run you measured.

Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Things you ll need extension ladder that reaches at least 3 feet 0 9 m above the edge of your roof tape measure chalk line powered screwdriver or cordless drill 1 25 inch deck screws hacksaw or reciprocating saw vinyl gutter kit or the following items. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.

Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. To make sure you have this use a chalk line on the house wall to make the top edge of the gutter trough. Remember that you ll need a slight drop from the end of the k style gutter to the downspout. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.

Of insertion on one end. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.