How To Connect Gutter To Lower Gutter

We always suggest connecting the upper level gutters into the lower level gutters using downspout extensions for many reasons.

How to connect gutter to lower gutter.

Then set the new length of gutter into the installed length with about 5 in. Upper to lower downspouts and valley can concentrate water into one area that needs special attention to minimize the amount of water that could over flow. 2 1a 6 inch gutter. When all the water from the upper roof gets collected in the gutters and comes down the downspout it has built up a little speed and force.

Measure the area of each roof section to calculate gutter size. For outside corners measure from corner to corner. Apply seamermate to end cap. Step 2 insert a 3 4 inch sheet metal screw through the front of the gutter outlet using a screwdriver so that it penetrates the elbow and holds it in place.

The photo at the top of the page is one example of a upper gutter draining into a lower one neatly coming down tucked around the side wall and not calling attention to itself. How to run a gutter from the upper roof to a lower roof 1. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. Why connect the gutters using downspout extensions.

A steep roof covering a house has a larger area and. Where the gutter wraps around an outside corner first attach splice fittings to the corner piece with rivets connect one splice to the preceding length of gutter apron. Purchase enough downspout leader to reach from the upper roof gutter to the lower roof gutter as well as from the. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.

Place two more screws on the sides of the gutter. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. The most important reason to connect the gutters with downspout extensions is water damage to the roof. Begin at end of gutter run opposite downspout end.

Join gutter lengths using seamers directions printed on bag or slip joint connectors for ease of installation gently pry open fl anges fig. Some homeowners feel that a gutter running across a roof especially at the front elevation messes with the curb appeal of the house. Of overlap snap the front flanges together and screw the overlap together with sheetmetal screws.