Howto Hang Gutters

Here s how to go about installing them.

Howto hang gutters.

Snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end. Most basement water problems are really gutter and downspout problems. How to install gutters in 8 steps 1. Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter.

Rain gutters and downspouts are designed to divert and carry rainwater away from the foundation of your house which helps maintain the integrity of its construction. In fact leaky overflowing gutters can buckle basement walls in just a few years. Mistake 1 choosing the wrong type of gutter. One of the first and most critical parts of installing gutters is creating fall or slope that will ensure that water always moves toward the downspouts.

Gutters don t look very impressive but they re about as important as the roof over your head. Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain handling gutter system. Improperly installed gutters can damage your house or even put your safety at risk in the wrong situation.

But with just a little more work you can use these same parts to put together rain gutters and downspouts that are stronger and better looking too. Planning the rain gutter replacement project. Diy gutter replacement can save you. Snap layout lines photo by mary beth montgomery.

If you re thinking about installing and hanging gutters yourself be careful. How to install gutters. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to install an efficient rain. Here are the five most common gutter mistakes and how to avoid them.

There are plenty of mistakes to be made. Mark the highest point of the gutter run on the fascia 1 inches below the metal drip edge flashing on the extra wide fascia shown here the gutter is lower down. How to install rain gutters. Secure the end cap to the gutter with a crimping tool.

Evaluate and plan the gutter replacement project. Gutters serve an important function of directing rainwater away from the house to protect your siding foundation and landscaping.