How To Install Downpipes And Gutters

Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter.

How to install downpipes and gutters.

Mitres stop ends downpipes rainheads and overflow solutions. Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws. The minimum gutter fall to a downpipe is 1 500 meaning an extra 2mm of fall for each metre of gutter. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill.

Working up high is hazardous so also hire scaffolding on wheels to provide easy access and simplify the installation process. To establish the position of the running outlet or stopend outlet hang a plumb bob from the fascia so that it hangs directly over the drain. The continuous fascia and gutter system is completely compatible with normal building construction. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Cut it to length with a hacksaw and removing any burrs with a half round file. Of insertion on one end. Before buying talk with your supplier to ensure the gutter system you have selected meets the criteria.

Afterward insert a 1 inch 2 5 cm 8 32 stainless steel machine screw through the hole and cap it with a flanged nut to secure the gutter to the bracket. Watch and learn how and stop. Use a pencil to mark the positioning of the outlet and its fixing holes onto the fascia ensuring that it is no more than 50mm. Measure in 4 inches from the end corner of the gutter with a tape measure and mark the bottom of the gutter with a pencil.

Fit the gutter in place which normally just clips in with the appropriate stop ends connectors and gutter outlet for the downpipe. Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Sizing the gutters multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. Then use the information below to see what size gutter you need.