How To Install K Type Gutters Yourself

Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips.

How to install k type gutters yourself. 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. Gutter sections for gutter run you measured. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. The slope should be 1 inch in 40 feet.

If you re using spikes and ferrules to attach the gutter you ll need to know where your roof studs are. Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. To make sure you have this use a chalk line on the house wall to make the top edge of the gutter trough. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Of insertion on one end. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. Remember that you ll need a slight drop from the end of the k style gutter to the downspout.

Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.