PLANNING - Measure Roof Line and Locate Downspouts
Use chart to fi ll in quantity of each item needed to complete your job. (Note: Stores may not stock every item listed below)
EXAMPLE:
Gutter Cover
20'
40'
Downspouts
20'
J
I
Drip Edge
#
A Gutter - 10 ft.
B Downspout - 10 ft. (2x3 or 3x4)
C Inside Mitre
D Outside Mitre
E Right End Cap
F Left End Cap
G
H
Seamer - 2/pack
Easiest, best way to connect gutters
Slip Joint Connector For ease of installation, gently pry open fl anges
J
I Hidden Hanger with Screw
Fascia Bracket or
Snap Lok Fascia Bracket
K Screw or Spike & Ferrule
L Hidden Hanger
M Hidden Hanger with Roof Strap
N End Drop
O Front “A” Elbow (2x3 or 3x4)
P Side “B” Elbow (2x3 or 3x4)
Q
Downspout Band
Metal or Plastic
R SeamerMate™
S Downspout Extension
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
TOOLS REQUIRED
Eye protection, pencil, tape measure, string, level, hack saw, drill, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, ladder, tin snips and gloves.
K
L
C
Hinged Gutter
Guard
Dripper
Flipper
M
Flex-A-Spout
Strainer
Wide Flange Outlet
Metal or Plastic
Strainer
Hinged Gutter Guard
Gutter Guard and Cover 3 ft. & 4 ft.
Drip Edge - 10 ft.
Splashblock
Dripper Flipper
FLEX-A-SPOUT ® - Extends to 55 in.
Sheet Metal Screws - 8 pack
Quantity
OR
OR
OR
Wide Flange
Outlet - Metal
Outlet - Plastic
E
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MEASURE:
REMOVE old gutters and inspect fascia board. REPLACE IF NEEDED. Tack a string to fascia board and level (A). Lower string approximately ¼ in. for every 10 ft. of gutter and retack string. This is sloped toward downspout. If your house has drip edge, slip gutter under drip edge.
(Fig. 1.1)
Fig. 1.1
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ASSEMBLE GUTTER:
5 inch Gutter: Begin at end of gutter run, opposite downspout end. Apply
SeamerMate™ to end cap. Attach to end of gutter. Join gutter lengths using Seamers
- (directions printed on bag) or Slip Joint
Connectors (for ease of installation, gently pry open fl anges) (Fig. 2.1a)
6 inch Gutter: Gutters connect by cutting 3 in. off top lip and sliding together. (Fig. 2.1b)
Fig. 2.1a
Fig. 2.1b
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INSTALLING HANGERS:
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.5
4
ATTACHING MITRES:
For a corner, use a mitre attached to gutter with seamers or slip joints. Apply
SeamerMate™ to inside mitre joint and all connecting points as illustrated. (Fig. 4.1)
Fig. 4.1
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ATTACHING DOWNSPOUTS:
To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. For the end with drop, connect to the gutter with a Seamer or slip joint connector. Apply Seamermate™ to end with drop and joint as instructed. If at the end of a run, seal with SeamerMate™ and an end cap. To use an outlet, fi rst make a hole in Fig. 5.1
the gutter for the outlet. Trace the opening of the outlet on the outside of the gutter, drill a hole and cut with tin snips (Fig. 5.1).
Each downspout and elbow has one end crimped. Parts are joined by fi tting the larger end of one over the smaller end of the other, forcing them together tightly. Downspouts should fi t snug against the wall.
Use sheet metal screws to secure downspouts and elbows. Attach a front or side elbow at the downspout’s bottom to direct water away from the foundation. (Fig. 5.2)
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 3.1
Fascia Bracket or
Snap Lok Bracket
Fascia Bracket: 4 per pack, includes hanging nails. Nail along guide string every 24 in.
Snap Lok Fascia Bracket: 4 per pack, Nails or screws required. (Fig. 3.2)
Hidden Hanger with Screw
Power drive ¼ in. hex head screw into fascia board. (Fig. 3.3)
Fasten downspouts against wall with 2 bands per 10 ft. section using nails or screws. (Fig. 5.3)
Fig. 5.3
Use a Downspout Extension, Splashblock,
Dripper Flipper, or Flex-A-Spout ® to get water further away from the foundation.
(Fig. 5.4)
Hidden Hanger or
Hidden Hanger with Roof Strap
Hidden Hanger: Requires nails or screws.
Hidden Hanger with Roof Strap: Only use when no fascia board exists. (Fig. 3.4)
Screw or Spike and Ferrule
Insert ferrule into gutter and fasten screw or spike through gutter, ferrule and fascia board. (Fig. 3.5)
Fig. 5.4
NOTE:
• 2" x 3" downspouts drain 186 gallons per minute
• 3" x 4" downspouts drain 434 gallons per minute
Increasing the size of downspouts or number of downspouts is recommended for wide roof areas, heavy downpour areas, and for gutter systems that overfl ow.
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INSTALLING DRIP EDGES:
Help direct roof run-off into gutters. To install, lift shingles and insert drip edge under shingles.
Push back until drip edge projects approx. ½ in. beyond fascia. Nail under shingles every 5 ft. (Fig. 6.1) Drip Edge
Fig. 6.1
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