Correct Gutter Installation

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.

Correct gutter installation.

As a general rule gutter slope is set at 1 4 inch per 10 feet of guttering. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows. A project team can help coordinate everything from providing measurements and an accurate gutter installation cost estimate to delivery and rain gutter installation.

When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.

Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. Snap a chalk line between the start and end of the gutter run. For example if you have 30 feet of guttering the calculation is 1 4 x 3 0 75 i e. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft.

For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. Locate the endpoints and hold a nail over each. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. This means the downspout end of the gutter should be set 3 4 of an inch lower than the other end.

Hook one side of the chalk line to the nail at the start of the gutter run. For ideal drainage you want about one inch of fall for every 20 feet of travel. To estimate costs for your project. Tip the hooked end of the bracket under the front flange and press the remaining end over the back fo the gutter.

The cost to install gutters depends on a couple of different factors but with an independent professional installer handling the work getting the project done within your budget.