How To Fit Gutter Guard

Starting at one end of the gutter clip the screen lip to the front of the gutter then slide the backside under the shingles.

How to fit gutter guard.

Mounting screw fastened guards 1. As needed overlap gutter screen sections by at least 1 2 of an inch. Install users guide. Installing gutter guards on a metal roof is easy roll out leaf stopper over the entire straight length of roof and gutter and cut to length.

Make cuts in the back of the mesh. If you end up ordering a gutter guard that s slightly too long for your gutters you ll probably need to cut it so that it fits perfectly. Using the 500mm long trimets ensures that your screws are fixed at the recommended 250mm spacing. A professional diy gutter guard made from stainless steel micro mesh and will keep leaves pine needles and even tiny roof sand grit out of your gutter.

It contains all the basic information on all gutter and roof types. Read this document first. Mount the guard to the. Some surface tension covers are secured with brackets which are screwed into.

Install support brackets if necessary. Carefully loosen the bottom edges of the first row of shingles. Connect separate sections with pop rivets placed an inch apart. Gutters come in three standard widths.

Continue down the length of the gutter in the same manner. Clip the lip and slide the backside under the gutter. Slide the back edge of the guard under the shingles. Depending on the type of gutter guard you choose and the material it s made from you ll need a circular saw a chop saw or metal snips to cut it.