Instructions / Assembly

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Para Español,
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Installation
Measure Roof Line and
Locate Downspouts
Measure existing gutters if available or measure the
fascia, adding 1" to each end for gutter overhang.
Record measurements below.
1
Measure
Remove old gutters. Replace
or repair fascia if needed. Tack a string to fascia as a
guide and level (A). Lower string toward downspout 1/4"
for every 10' of gutter and retack string. (Fig. 1.1)
1
Metal Gutter Systems
Planning & Installation
Planning
Remember…
Select Your Gutter Components
Use chart below to fill in quantity of each item needed to
complete your job.
(Note: Items not in-stock available through Special Order,
see an Associate for details.)
2
Assemble Gutter
Begin at end opposite a
downspout. Apply
Gutter Sealant to end cap.
Attach end cap to gutter. Join
gutter lengths using seamers or
slip joint connectors. (Fig. 2.1)
2
Install Hangers
Use one hanger every 24" or every
18" for heavy ice and snowload
areas. (Fig. 3.1)
Attach Mitres
At each corner, attach a mitre
to gutter with seamers or slip
joints. Apply Gutter Sealant
to inside mitre joint and all
connecting points. (Fig. 4.1)
Install Drip Edges
Drip edges direct roof run-
off into gutters. To install,
lift shingles and insert drip
edge underneath until edge
projects 1/2" beyond fascia.
Nail under shingles every 5'.
(Fig. 6.1)
3
4
6
5
10'
40'
20'
20'20'
40'
Downspouts
EXAMPLE:
10'
40'
20'
20'20'
40'
Downspouts
EXAMPLE:
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
Q
B
R
P
T
S
 Pencil
 Tape measure
 String
 Level
 Work gloves
 Pliers
 Hammer
 Ladder
 Tin snips
 Eye protection
 Screwdriver
 Hack saw
 Drill
# Description Quantity
A Gutter - 10 ft.
B Downspout - 10 ft. (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
C Inside mitre
D Outside mitre
E Right end cap
F Left end cap
G Seamer 2-pack - easiest, best way to connect gutters
H Slip joint connector, gently pry open flanges
I Hidden hanger with screw
J Fascia bracket or snap lok fascia bracket
K Screw or spike and ferrule
L Hidden hanger
M Hidden hanger with roof strap
N End with drop
O Front “A” elbow (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
P Side “B” elbow (2 x 3 or 3 x 4)
Q A to B elbow
R Downspout band metal or plastic
S Gutter Sealant
T Downspout extension
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Fig. 1.1
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 3.1
or
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 5.3
Fig. 5.4
Fig. 5.2
Drip Edge
Fig. 6.1
# Description Quantity
U Wide flange outlet metal or plastic
V Leaf strainer
W Diamond gutter shield
X Gutter guard and cover - 3 ft. & 4 ft.
Y Drip edge - 10 ft.
Z Splashblock
AA Dripper Flipper
BB Flex-A-Spout
®
- extends to 55 in.
CC Sheet metal screws - 8 pack
OR
OR
OR
V
W
X
U
Z
U
AA
Y
BB
CC
Attach Downspouts
Connect downspouts with an end with drop or an outlet.
Connect an end with drop with a seamer or slip joint
connector. Apply Gutter Sealant to end with drop and joint.
If at the end of a run, seal with Gutter Sealant and end cap.
¡ To use an outlet, trace
the end of the outlet on
the outside of the gutter,
drill a hole and cut with
tin snips (Fig. 5.1).
¡ Join downspout parts
and elbows by fitting
the larger end of one over
the crimped end of the other.
Force them together tightly.
Secure with sheet metal screws.
¡ Attach a front or side elbow
at the bottom to direct
water away from the
foundation. (Fig. 5.2)
¡ Fasten downspouts snugly
against wall with 2 bands
per 10 ft. section using nails
or screws. (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)
Roofline
(Perimeter)
Fascia Width
Home Height
(Ground to Fascia)
ex: 200' ex: 12" ex: 14'
Fascia
140' 10'
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