Connecting Aluminum Gutter Sections

Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool.

Connecting aluminum gutter sections.

Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter. Once the gutters are installed clean the seams using a rag that s dampened with rubbing alcohol. Rivet the sections join the gutter to the corner with six rivets in the locations shown. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing.

Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. The seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter. How to seam aluminum gutters together measure roof edges along the fascia to determine gutter length. The front of the seamer hooks to the front edge of the gutter.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Add 4 more inches to the length you need. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.

Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed. Insert the crimped bottom end of the top downspout section into the top end of the bottom downspout section. On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle. Also remember to wipe down the inside of the gutter joiner.

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. When you measure from an. First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. Push the bottom piece up as far as possible to ensure a tight connection.

Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. How to connect two sections of gutters. Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below.

On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle edges on each side and then add 1 2 inch on each side.