Connecting Aluminum Gutters

Step 4 apply gutter sealant where the two sections fit together.

Connecting aluminum gutters.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant along the inner edge of an aluminum end cap. The first piece of the gutter will likely be its full length. Put the best looking gutter edge or the gutter with the factory cut on the outside. Cut the gutter to length using a hacksaw and tin snips.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Aluminum gutter installation steps. Tap the end cap onto the end of the gutter then secure it with a crimping tool. Connect the different pieces of the gutters and overlap the middle seams by 4 inches.

Measure along the house fascia to determine the length of each piece of gutter. Watch and learn how and stop. That may even work for the second and third pieces but the last piece of gutter will need to be trimmed. Connect the sections of gutter overlapping the middle seams by 4 inches.

You can use tin snips or a hacksaw to cut the piece s. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. Measure the distance between these fittings and cut a short length of downspout to join the allowing for about 1 1 2 in.