Connecting Aluminum Gutter Sections

On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle.

Connecting aluminum gutter sections.

Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. Then wrap the seamer around the butted gutter components from below. Insert an elbow up one inch into the bottom of the funnel shaped opening on the gutter which is called a gutter outlet.

On a straight roof edge measure from the outer shingle edges on each side and then add 1 2 inch on each side. If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add. Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. Start by drilling a 1 8 in.

When you measure from an. Add 4 more inches to the length you need. 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.

Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Check the measurements so that the total length of the first and second gutter when put together will equal the length. The front of the seamer hooks to the front edge of the gutter. Spread a generous amount of sealant or plastic cement on the inside of the gutter joiner pieces and the edges of the gutter sections.

Insert the crimped bottom end of the top downspout section into the top end of the bottom downspout section. Measure the total run of the gutter length you need. First apply gutter sealant or mastic to the top side of the seamer piece. How to connect two sections of gutters.

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. Also remember to wipe down the inside of the gutter joiner. The seamer is a 3 inch wide piece of aluminum in a k profile to match the gutter.

Push the bottom piece up as far as possible to ensure a tight connection.