Putting Up Aluminum Gutters Together

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Putting up aluminum gutters together.

From the end of the receiving gutter. Then set the new length of gutter into the installed length with about 5 in. Planning the rain gutter replacement project. Download our free gutter guide.

Clogged gutters can result in runoff water which can damage your home and landscaping. Step 3 connect the sections of gutter overlapping the middle seams by 4 inches. Mistake 5 using too many seams vs. Finally gutters will need to be welded or soldered together in order to be attached.

Gutter guards can prevent clogs and save you money. Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia. If you don t know which gutter size works best for you look up a gutter size calculator online. But with just a little more work you can use these same parts to put together rain gutters and downspouts that are stronger and better looking too.

Remember that the total length of the gutters when put together will equal the length you need plus 4 inches for each interior seam. Gutters come anywhere between 4 6 in 10 15 cm wide. Of overlap snap the front flanges together and screw the overlap together with sheetmetal screws. Aluminum gutters and brackets can be spray painted to match or contrast with the house trim.

If you didn t have gutters already cut to the correct size then measure the length of the fascia where you want to mount the gutters. Almost all home centers and full service hardware stores sell guttering designed for easy installation. Cover the joint between two lengths of gutter at each corner with a strip miter a 3 inch wide strip of aluminum. Make sure you use the correct gutter based on your roof size and how often it rains in your area.

Begin by applying a heavy bead of lap sealer with a caulk gun at least 4 in. Form strip miter joint at corner photo by mary beth montgomery. Evaluate and plan the gutter replacement project. Put the best looking gutter edge or the gutter with the factory cut on the outside.