How to connect two sections of gutters if you are going to put gutters around your house and you have some long sections you are going to have to piece two.
Connecting gutter sections.
Connect the overlapping areas along the sides of the gutters with pop rivets or sheet metal screws.
The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft.
On the ground assemble the gutter pieces and overlap the sections by 3 to 4 inches.
Make sure that the top edge of each overlapping piece is pointed in the direction of the water flow.
Hang the gutter sections as close you can when.
Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.
If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add.
Using the same method you would for metal gutters measure the amount of gutter you ll need.
If your home has vinyl gutters follow these steps about how to join gutter sections.
Spread gutter sealant on the overlapping areas.