Planning the rain gutter replacement project.
How to install aluminum gutters and downspouts.
File away any rough edges.
Cut a square hole in that place making a template out of the sleeve used for attaching the downspout.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain handling gutter system.
Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster.
Almost all home centers and full service hardware stores sell guttering designed for easy installation.
Punch holes in each corner of the square and then cut away the piece using a jigsaw or snips.
Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.
Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.
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Secure it with eight pop rivets or sheet metal screws.
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But with just a little more work you can use these same parts to put together rain gutters and downspouts that are stronger and better looking too.
Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.
Evaluate and plan the gutter replacement project.
Watch and learn how and stop.
Of insertion on one end.
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Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.
Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter.