How To Connect Metal Gutters

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

How to connect metal gutters.

Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia. If your house has metal gutters follow these steps about how to seam your gutters together. First measure the total run of the gutter length needed. The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length.

If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. How to connect two sections of gutters. Crimp one end of the downspout crimp one end of the short length of downspout with a special sheet metal crimper. If you didn t have gutters already cut to the correct size then measure the length of the fascia where you want to mount the gutters.

Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Steel is stronger and. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. Getting started part.

If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best. How to install gutters step 1. Crimp three times across both long edges and twice on the narrow sides. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

That may even work for. More diy home improvement projects. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. With the three blades on the inside of the tube hold the crimper against the inside corner of the tube and squeeze.

Use a saw to cut gutter pieces to fit allowing 3 to 4 inches extra for overlap when joining pieces together. Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards.