Rain gutter installation and snow from pounding the foundation of your house, which can crack and crumble its structure. They also reduce soil erosion, prevent leaky basements and crawl spaces, and protect painted surfaces by reducing exposure to water. To work properly, gutters must be positioned correctly and fastened securely.
To start, mark the location of the lower end of each run. This mark should be on the fascia board at the edge of the roof. You’ll attach a downspout adapter and downspout connector to this point, as well as an end cap and gutter sealant.
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Once you’ve determined the placement of each downspout, sketch out a plan for hanging your gutters on a sheet of paper. This will help you determine what order you’ll hang each section, and account for the number of sections you’ll need to complete your project.
Now that you’ve figured out the order of hanging your gutters, measure from the corner of the house to the center of the downspout outlet (if there is one). If your gutters aren’t pre-installed with an outlet, you can cut in the outlet using a utility knife and aviation snips, or use a miter saw equipped with a carbide blade.
Next, locate the rafter tails behind the fascia boards, usually spaced 16 inches in the center (look for their telltale nail heads). Mark these locations at the chalk line and bore a 1/8-inch pilot hole through the fascia board and into each rafter tail. This will make it easier to install the gutter brackets.