Rain Gutter Corner Installation

If adding a rain barrel.

Rain gutter corner installation.

After removing the old corner clear away the old sealant with the 121 high speed cutter. If the gutter run measures longer than 40 feet 12 2 m it should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. When drilling try to use the same holes from the old gutter corner. While it makese sense to slightly slope the gutter toward the downspout about 1 4 in.

Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel. Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Gutters are often installed level for appearance. Snap the sections together. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia.

Attach a short length of downspout to the. Set two 2 inch thick concrete pavers on the ground directly below the downspout outlet. Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers. Secure the rest of the hangers with 2 in galvanized nails or screws.

Mitered corners from berger bp help make gutter installation easy.