How To Install A Vinyl Rain Gutter

The gutters will run right below the shingle line and are attached to the fascia below the roof.

How to install a vinyl rain gutter.

Step 1 determine length of gutters. You ll also need enough fascia brackets which hold up the gutter to place one every 32 inches along the roof. Choose between a vinyl. Starting with the first bracket snap the gutter into it.

Snap a gutter end cap to the first 10 foot length of gutter. Start at the end of the gutter away from the downspout location and measure down 1 2 inch or the distance recommended by your gutter manufacturer and make a mark. Rest the gutter on top of the brackets. Crimp the end cap in place using the same gutter sealant used on the seams.

Combine this measurement with your layout to determine the specific pieces you will need for your job. Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel. See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration. Finish off the curves with sheet metal shears.

Preparing for installation 1. Are you going to collect in a rain barrel or dump your runoff far enough from. These easy steps will help you install gutters if your home does not have gutters or is in need of a repair. Snap the end of the gutter into the near side of the gutter connector.

Measure out the gutter run. Using a measuring tape calculate how much length you will need for the gutters. Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter. To install rain gutters first you ll need to measure the length of the roof you re working with and then purchase that many feet of gutter material from a home improvement store.

Move to the next bracket and do the same. More diy home improvement projects. 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. Vinyl gutters generally come in 10 foot sections.

To determine how many gutter sections and accessory pieces you need to buy measure the.