How To Join Gutter Sections

To join the end drop to the gutter or to join any gutter section to another requires a seamer the seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter.

How to join gutter sections. Run the tape measure from the bottom of the lower elbow to the ground and add 1 1 2 inches for the top joint where it connects to the. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. Rivet the sections join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown.

Using the same method you would for metal gutters measure the amount of gutter you ll need. How to seam vinyl gutters together measure and cut gutter pieces as you would for aluminum gutters except that you don t need the extra 3 to 4 inches of. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.

Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. Allow for about 1 1 2 inches of overlap at each connection.

Clean seam edges and interior of gutter joiner pieces with rubbing. Hang the gutter sections along the fascia with their ends touching together. First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece.

Add 4 more inches to the length you need. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. If your home has vinyl gutters follow these steps about how to join gutter sections.

Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Hang the gutter sections as close you can when. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add.