Pvc pipe that is 4 inches or more in diameter can be split lengthwise and used as a simple homemade alternative to a gutter.
How to make gutters taller.
A good ladder is an absolute necessity when you are performing guttering work.
Even though they look level from a distance gutters should be pitched slightly from one end to the other.
I don t mind 1 story ranchers but i try to stay away from 2 story houses if i clean gutters.
Some gutters are so clogged the only way to get the gook out good is by hand and then flush with a hose.
Even houses that aren t very tall are going to be too high for you to reach the gutters by conventional means.
Gutters should slope 1 4 inch for every 10 feet toward the downspout.
If your gutters do not slope properly detach the hangers to adjust the gutters to the proper slope.
Next we will make supporting straps for the rain gutter.
Build the entire gutter system and cement it together before splitting the pipe and couplers to create two halves.
Section from the box miter with a tin snips and you ve got yourself a custom slip joint.
If the pitch is too gentle water will just fill up in the gutters until it overflows and a too sharp pitch isn t aesthetically pleasing.
Gutter guards will not prevent everything from getting in so they don t prevent the need to clean your gutters.
This procedure is very similar to the one used in making the rain gutter.
Gutters should slope an inch or two for every 40 feet.
When you buy your new gutter section make sure you order either an inside or outside box miter at the same time.
You are going to need to climb a ladder in most situations where you are cleaning out a gutter.
You will probably have to get a taller ladder and do it by hand to do a decent job.
Make sure all the gutters are secure and firmly attached to the house.
For those brands which state they work perfectly consider that the main reason for installing them is to reduce maintenance.
Hang the new gutter next to the old one and then slide the patch under the seam.
They can make it more costly to clean your gutters when necessary.