Connecting Aluminum Gutters

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Connecting aluminum gutters. That may even work for the second and third pieces but the last piece of gutter will need to be trimmed. 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. Connect the different pieces of the gutters and overlap the middle seams by 4 inches.

Watch and learn how and stop. You can use tin snips or a hacksaw to cut the piece s. Put the best looking gutter edge or the gutter with the factory cut on the outside. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.

Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow. Aluminum gutter installation steps. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length.

Step 4 apply gutter sealant where the two sections fit together. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.