Connecting Aluminum Gutters

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Connecting aluminum gutters.

Connect the different pieces of the gutters and overlap the middle seams by 4 inches. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in. The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length. Put the best looking gutter edge or the gutter with the factory cut on the outside.

That may even work for the second and third pieces but the last piece of gutter will need to be trimmed. Start by pushing the female end of a downspout elbow onto the first outlet fitting. Aluminum gutter installation steps. Of insertion on one end.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Step 4 apply gutter sealant where the two sections fit together. You can use tin snips or a hacksaw to cut the piece s. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Connect the sections of gutter overlapping the middle seams by 4 inches.