Connecting Aluminum Gutter Sections

Push the bottom piece up as far as possible to ensure a tight connection.

Connecting aluminum gutter sections. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length. On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle edges on each side and then add 1 2 inch on each side. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.

Spread a generous amount of sealant or plastic cement on the inside of the gutter joiner pieces and the edges of the gutter sections. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. When you measure from an. Rivet the sections join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown.

Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed. Add 4 more inches to the length you need. Once the gutters are installed clean the seams using a rag that s dampened with rubbing alcohol. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun.

If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. How to seam aluminum gutters together measure roof edges along the fascia to determine gutter length.

First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. Also remember to wipe down the inside of the gutter joiner. Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets.

How to connect two sections of gutters.