How To Install K Gutters

Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.

How to install k gutters. Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.

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. Slide the splices on as far as they ll go. The gutter fits into the brackets which snap in place over the trough. Begin by installing a slip joint splice on each end of an inside corner fitting.

Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Use a square and pencil to mark the gutter length and cut to the line. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Then trim the first section of the gutter to length with tin snips.

Secure the end cap to the gutter with a crimping tool. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips. Don t screw the hangers all the way home until you ve tested the drop on the gutter slope. Snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end.

For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. You can use brackets while installing k style gutters. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Things you ll need extension ladder that reaches at least 3 feet 0 9 m above the edge of your roof tape measure chalk line powered screwdriver or cordless drill 1 25 inch deck screws hacksaw or reciprocating saw vinyl gutter kit or the following items.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Following the chalk line screw them in place spaced 24 inches apart.