How To Attach Vinyl Gutters

Snap together the length of gutter as much as possible.

How to attach vinyl gutters.

More diy home improvement projects. A gutter connector marries two sections of gutter. Attach the first gutter hanging bracket 4 inches in from the original end of the roof line. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.

For outside corners measure from corner to corner. If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. First secure the downspout outlet to the gutter.

Place hanging hooks approximately every 2 feet along the length of gutter. Set out the gutter lines on the ground next to the area along the house where you will be installing them. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

For do it yourselfers prices for 10 foot sections of vinyl aluminum or galvanized gutters range from 2 to 5 apiece. If you bought a flexible downspout extension chances are you re trying to redirect rainwater from making a puddle at the base of your foundation. Attach a gutter connector to the fascia with screws every 10 feet. 5 attach drain pipes to the house.

With help from an assistant hold the gutter in place. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. To make the job easier have one person hold one end of the gutter while the other takes the other end and begins attaching the vinyl gutter to the hangers from the outside in. House gutters diy gutters vinyl siding installation gutter installation diy house updates how to install gutters home upgrades roof repair home repairs.

With a flexible downspout extension you can redirect rainwater around bushes and cement to have it flow into your garden to a flowerbed or just away from your house. Screw it to the fascia board. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.