Chalk a line along the length of the fascia board starting at the top the non downspout end 1 1 4 inches.
How to attach gutters to house.
Cut the gutters to size.
Find the location of the rafter tails behind the fascia board.
Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.
Attach the gutter brackets on every other rafter tail.
Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.
Snap the sections together.
Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting.
Be sure to do this once along every 2 foot 0 61 m length along the gutter.
Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown.
Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.
Locate each rafter tail usually spaced every 16 inches 40 6.
Of insertion on one end.
How to attach guttering to existing fascia 1.
Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.
With the cordless drill and gutter hanging screws attach the drainpipe side section of gutter to the house following the chalk slope line.
It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.
Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.
Use an electric drill to drive 1 1 4 inch 1 9 cm stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws through the back side of the gutter into the fascia.
Sizing cutting and installing the gutters 1.
Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter.
Attach the gutters to the fascia.
Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows.
Mount the second section of gutter as with the first lower section of gutter follow the slope line for the adjoining higher section of gutter.
Then hold a second elbow against the corner of the house in line with the first elbow.
If a soffit conceals the rafters look for tell tale.
Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter.