How To Assemble Glavanized Gutters

How to install gutters.

How to assemble glavanized gutters.

Kevin lyons fits a downspout elbow to a copper gutter. A gutter system is designed to direct rainwater that runs off the roof to a downspout and away from the house and home foundation. Step 1 set the pitch photo by matthew benson. This week i show you how to tackle installing gutters on your house on your own using materials you can pick up from a big box store.

Its shine will fade but this durable metal will last a lifetime. Galvanized steel gutters will eventually rust after 20 25 years but steel is strong and durable making it a popular option for regions that experience extreme weather heavy rains and snow. Tools products mentio. When you re assembling them make sure that any factory cut edges are on the outside whenever possible for a neater appearance.

The gutter takes the water away from the home and garden eliminating holes and ditches being created by sheets of water pouring. Gutter end caps close off the ends of gutters keeping debris and water from flowing out at this point. Assemble gutters by overlapping seams anywhere from 3 to 4 inches or by the extra amount you allowed for during cutting. Then use rivets to join the pieces and caulk to seal the seams.

If you re thinking of installing gutters yourself this is a good. Other pieces include elbows gutter extensions and gutter flashing. Galvanized gutters are an economical and convenient type of gutter system to install. Gutters don t look very impressive but they re about as important as the roof over your head.

At the high point of the gutter s run hold a bracket and a section of gutter against the fascia with the gutter s outer lip just under the plane of the roof. Most basement water problems are really gutter and downspout problems.