How To Fasten With Gutter Screws

All hangers are hidden and fasten to the inside of the gutter for a more professional continuous look to your new gutters.

How to fasten with gutter screws.

7 fastenmastergutter screw is recommended for use with 5 standard residential gutter systems. Insert the screw into the existing hole in the gutter face and then the ferrule over it. With a standard drill install the gutterscrew and ferrule using the 3 square drive bit provided. Install hangers every two feet to support the gutters and strengthen the front edge.

One downspout one drop outlet three elbows and two wall clips will cost about 40 at a home center. Instead position the tip just above the preexisting hole and then force it into the fascia roof. Cut a starter hole in the gutter with a chisel drill or sabre saw and nibble out the finished opening with tin snips. But since we ve covered this edge with flashing just hold them level and drive the screws through the flashing and gutter back into the fascia.

Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter. Finally insert the filling into the hole and fasten it with short screws. For new gutter installations pre drill a 1 4 hole with spacing as recommended by the gutter manufacturer then install the new gutter screw and ferrule as instructed above. Snug the screw up to the gutter being careful not to over tighten it.

Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. The hangers are designed to slip over the back edge of the gutter. To replace gutter spikes with screws simply remove the old gutter spike and insert the screw through the existing hole in the front of the gutter. A more reliable method because screws don t pull out over time.

It s critical that you do not drill the screw into the existing nail hole.