Joining Gutter Sections

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.

Joining gutter sections. Using the same method you would for metal gutters measure the amount of gutter you ll need. Snap the sections together. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Hang the gutter sections as close you can when. Connect the overlapping areas along the sides of the gutters with pop rivets or sheet metal screws.

If you didn t have gutters already cut to the correct size then measure the length of the fascia where you want to mount the gutters. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. If your home has vinyl gutters follow these steps about how to join gutter sections.

Allow an extra inch for the cut end of the gutter to stretch past the end of the fascia. 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 elbow plus another 1 1 2 inches for the joining of the two. Now you can install the gutters.

It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. How to connect two sections of gutters. Make sure that the top edge of each overlapping piece is pointed in the direction of the water flow.

You ll need drop outlets to connect the gutters to the downspouts. Use a saw to cut gutter pieces to fit allowing 3 to 4 inches extra for overlap when joining pieces together. On the ground assemble the gutter pieces and overlap the sections by 3 to 4 inches.