How To Fit Gutter Guard

Starting at one end of the gutter clip the screen lip to the front of the gutter then slide the backside under the shingles.

How to fit gutter guard.

Depending on the type of gutter guard you choose and the material it s made from you ll need a circular saw a chop saw or metal snips to cut it. Install users guide. It contains all the basic information on all gutter and roof types. Read this document first.

Installing gutter guards on a metal roof is easy roll out leaf stopper over the entire straight length of roof and gutter and cut to length. If you end up ordering a gutter guard that s slightly too long for your gutters you ll probably need to cut it so that it fits perfectly. Gutters come in three standard widths. Some surface tension covers are secured with brackets which are screwed into.

As needed overlap gutter screen sections by at least 1 2 of an inch. Slide the back edge of the guard under the shingles. When the fascia is longer than the gutter cut two sections of gutter to fit the length so that the two sections have an 8 inch overlap. Install support brackets if necessary.

Clip the lip and slide the backside under the gutter. Carefully loosen the bottom edges of the first row of shingles. Attach front edge of mesh to gutter using trimets. Mount the guard to the.

A professional diy gutter guard made from stainless steel micro mesh and will keep leaves pine needles and even tiny roof sand grit out of your gutter. Continue down the length of the gutter in the same manner. Connect separate sections with pop rivets placed an inch apart. Mounting screw fastened guards 1.