How To Join Aluminum Gutters Together

Step 1 prepare.

How to join aluminum gutters together.

Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below. 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. How to connect two sections of gutters. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.

You need a tight seal so water doesn t leak through. Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length you need plus 4 inches. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. Step 2 measure and cut.

First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. For homeowners with a straight run gable roof measure shingle to shingle and. Step 3 assemble the gutters. That may even work for the second and third pieces but.

The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length. Step 4 attach. First measure the total run of the gutter length needed.

To join the end drop to the gutter or to join any gutter section to another requires a seamer the seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter. Of insertion on one end. Add 4 more inches to the length you need. Apply gutter sealant where the two sections fit together.

How to assemble metal gutters. First it is important that you only attempt to install gutters if you re comfortable working on a ladder. Step 5 measure. Rivet all joints including the connection with the outlet.

It may be best to. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add.