How To Install Rainwater 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.

How to install rainwater gutter. Secure the gutter to the bracket with a 1 inch long 8 32 stainless steel machine screw and flanged nut. Afterward insert a 1 inch 2 5 cm 8 32 stainless steel machine screw through the hole and cap it with a flanged nut to secure the gutter to the bracket. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. Allow the level to hang over the gutter.

Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Through the screw mounting hole in each bracket drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole in the front edge of the gutter. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.

Next the flange goes in from the inside of the gutter with more seam sealer to waterproof the joint. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Start by resting a level on the roof near the high point of the gutter. Install hanging brackets onto the gutter positioning one in front of each rafter.

You want to position the gutter below the roof but not too high. Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers. Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. The gutter should be sloped towards the downspout so that water properly drains in that direction.

Raise the gutter to the chalk line and fasten each hanging bracket by screwing through the fascia and into the rafter tail.