Putting Up Rain Gutters

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Putting up rain gutters.

Installing gutters in 18 steps snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end. Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers. Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. Each downspout requires three elbows.

Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. They are currently renovating a large lake house that required all new gutters. Record the length of the rain gutter runs and mark the downspout locations. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter.

And a level gutter is the obvious answer when there s a downspout at both ends such as on our hip roof. Gutters are often installed level for appearance. Crimp the end cap in place using the same gutter sealant used on the seams. Measure the height of downspouts and add four feet to each for the extension away from the house at the bottom.

Longer gutters and larger roofs require more downspouts. The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install new gutters with ease. Then count up the inside and outside corners and end caps note whether they are right or left ends. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter.

At the downspout locations trace the outline of the flange that will connect the gutter and downspout then punch through it with a sharp chisel. Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears. Set two 2 inch thick concrete pavers on the ground directly below the downspout outlet. House flipping brothers dave and rich show how to install gutters on a house.

Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter.