How To Attach Rain Gutters To House

Decide where the rain chain will be hung and install a downspout outlet in the gutter in the desired location.

How to attach rain gutters to house.

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. If a soffit conceals the rafters look.

Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Use an electric drill to drive 1 1 4 inch 1 9 cm stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws through the back side of the gutter into the fascia.

Snap the sections together. With the cordless drill and gutter hanging screws attach the drainpipe side section of gutter to the house following the chalk slope line. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. Attach the gutters to the fascia.

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. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Crimp the end cap in place using the same gutter sealant used on the seams. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.

Of insertion on one end. Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter. Flip the pot upside down and drill a few drainage holes with a masonry drill. Chalk a line along the length of the fascia board starting at the top the non downspout end 1 1 4 inches below the bottom of the roof s.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears. Dig a hole slightly wider than the width of your pot and at least 6 deep directly underneath the downspout outlet. Fill the hole with the stone.