Methods to clean gutter at 2 story house no ladder required step 1.
How to install gutters on a two story house.
Use an electric drill to create a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm diameter hole into the front side of the gutter.
Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.
Place a ladder on level ground and ensure steadiness.
Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low.
Rivet all joints including the connection with the outlet.
Get down reposition.
Wear rubber gloves and carry a trash bag up the ladder.
Place it in the trash bag.
Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.
For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run.
Slide the short length of the downspout onto the bottom of the top elbow and slide the top of the lower elbow onto the short length.
Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.
Remove debris from the gutter with a trowel or scoop.
When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.
Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.
Secure the gutters to the fascia brackets using machine screws.
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