Solid Gutter Cover
Helps Keep Leaves and Debris Out of Gutters.
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Solid Bull Nose Design allows water to roll into the gutter through the process of surface adhesion.
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Slotted channels at base of guard allow rain water to flow into gutter while keeping large debris out.
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Easy to install 4 foot sections fit standard 4”, 5” and 6” metal gutters.
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Flex design made of rigid PVC accommodates many different pitched roofs.
Installation
Thoroughly clean gutter and downspout before beginning installation.
NOSE
The Gutter Cover is designed with two flexible beads that bend to fit up to a
14-12 pitch roof. Starting at one end of the gutter, slightly lift the shingles and slide the back edge of the gutter cover under the shingles, then pull the front edge over the lip of the gutter. The flexible back edge bends to match the pitch of the roof while the flexible front edge angles slightly forward to allow proper water flow. Note (Fig. A): Before installation, bend the flexible front edge upward slightly at the score on the underside of the gutter cover.
(Fig. A)
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SHINGLES
CLIP ATTACHMENT
The sections should be notched and overlap a minimum of 1 1/2” in the direction of the slope toward the drain (Fig. B).
A zip screw may be placed through the
(Fig. B) notched lip if necessary, but on one side only to overlapped allow for expansion.
A screw may be placed at each end only if it is in a 3/8” punched hole and not tightened in order to allow for expansion.
* In high wind areas, add a sheet metal screw to front lip.
Applying Solid Gutter Cover to outside corners.
Make sure that the nose of the cover is lower than the back edge where cover meets shingles (check with level).
For an outside or inside corner, miter cut opposite ends of two adjoining pieces to form a corner joint. Note: A splash guard may be required on outside corners, inside corners and where a downspout from an upper roof diverts water to the lower roof. You can also eliminate the heavy flow of water on the roof by connecting the upper roof downspout into the lower roof gutter.
(Fig. C)
Capping the Gutter Cover at the end of a run is recommended, this will help prevent birds from nesting in the gutter. (Fig. C) B
BEND LINE
A With a pair of snips cut the inside width of the gutter.
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B This dimension is based on the pitch of the roof. Cut approx. 2”
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C Notch a “V” at the bend line.
(END CAP)
D Bend the section down 90º to form the end cap.
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