Connecting Aluminum Gutter Sections

On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle.

Connecting aluminum gutter sections.

The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. The seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter. How to connect two sections of gutters.

Spread a generous amount of sealant or plastic cement on the inside of the gutter joiner pieces and the edges of the gutter sections. This is our first video in our tutorial on metal roofing. Add 4 more inches to the length you need. Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter.

Push the bottom piece up as far as possible to ensure a tight connection. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Insert the crimped bottom end of the top downspout section into the top end of the bottom downspout section. The front of the seamer hooks to the front edge of the gutter.

Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. When you measure from an. How to seam aluminum gutters together measure roof edges along the fascia to determine gutter length. Also remember to wipe down the inside of the gutter joiner.

Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below. Connect the elbow to the gutter step 1 place a ladder against the house directly under the gutter where the downspout will be installed. Once the gutters are installed clean the seams using a rag that s dampened with rubbing alcohol. Start by drilling a 1 8 in.

Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun.

Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length.