Attach Gutter To House

Either way put end caps on the end of the gutter that does not got to a downspout.

Attach gutter to house.

If a soffit conceals the rafters look for tell tale. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Use needlenosed pliers to. Just hook the bracket under the front lip of the gutter and then screw the other side of the bracket to the fascia.

If you have half round gutters snap them into place after installing the brackets. Chalk a line along the length of the fascia board starting at the top the non downspout end 1 1 4 inches. You must affix the gutter downspouts to the wall after they are connected to the upper gutter system however for the best drainage. Leave the old spikes in place a spike head looks better than a hole in the gutter.

Bracket hangers generally attach with wood screws for a secure hold. How to attach guttering to existing fascia 1. Connect downspout to gutter secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

Seams between the elbow the gutter and the downspout are typically sealed with caulk containing an aluminum sealant. As long as you have good weather a partner and the right tools and a sturdy ladder you should be able to install gutters on an entire one story house in a weekend or two. Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board. Guttering elbows generally attach directly to the underside of the gutter with a screw and again at the downspout with another screw.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Snap the sections together. One way to make sure your gutter doesn t fall off the house is to install fascia hanger brackets. Loose sections can bend or crack if there are consistent winds.

If you have k style or other brackets you will have been installing the pieces of gutter as you go.