How To Fasten With Gutter Screws

With a standard drill install the gutterscrew and ferrule using the 3 square drive bit provided.

How to fasten with gutter screws. Finally insert the filling into the hole and fasten it with short screws. The hangers are designed to slip over the back edge of the gutter. 7 fastenmastergutter screw is recommended for use with 5 standard residential gutter systems. Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.

Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. 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. Install hangers every two feet to support the gutters and strengthen the front edge. 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.

Use the flange to mark the screwhole locations and bore 1 8 in holes through the gutter. Snug the screw up to the gutter being careful not to over tighten it. All hangers are hidden and fasten to the inside of the gutter for a more professional continuous look to your new gutters. Cut a starter hole in the gutter with a chisel drill or sabre saw and nibble out the finished opening with tin snips.

It s critical that you do not drill the screw into the existing nail hole. Our installers use a pre loaded hanger with screws to attach the gutter to the home through the fascia board and into the rafter. Insert the screw into the existing hole in the gutter face and then the ferrule over it. A more reliable method because screws don t pull out over time.

One downspout one drop outlet three elbows and two wall clips will cost about 40 at a home center.