How To Cut Gutter Guards

Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.

How to cut gutter guards.

In general align the outer edge of the guard section with the rim of the gutter. However one way to reduce or even eliminate this task is by installing gutter guards. The guards are available in either plastic or metal. Gutter guards reduce the need for regular cleaning of leaves branches pine needles and other obstructions.

Continue down the length of the gutter in the same manner. The exact process varies by product so check your installation guide. Amerimax snap in gutter filter pvc gutter screen 6 5 in x 3 ft. Clip the lip and slide the backside under the gutter.

Starting at one end of the gutter clip the screen lip to the front of the gutter then slide the backside under the shingles. Step 2 rest the base of the carpenter s square against the top edge of the metal gutter and align the blade of the square with the pencil mark you placed on the gutter in step 1. Clip the front of the section onto the gutter s lip. Work wrinkles and bubbles flat.

Tear the paper backing off the tape and lightly adhere one edge of the tape to the top of the gutter. Then pinch the clipping mechanism over the gutter s lip to snap the guard into place. Cut the tape with a scissors or a razor knife photo 2. Climbing onto your roof or hanging off a ladder is certainly not the safest or most enjoyable way to spend your weekend.

Item 179783 model 86370. Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil. Pull the tape measure along the length of metal gutter and mark the length you need to cut the gutter with the carpenter s pencil. Mesh gutter guards are similar to screen guards allowing water to run through small holes while blocking twigs and debris.