Instructions / Assembly

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GUTTER HANGER SELECTION
In deciding which hanger style is most acceptable, please consider such things as appearance, expected life, ice
loading, size of gutter, material and expansion.
When fascia board is less than 2" thick, the hanger fasteners must be driven into the rafter ends.
In areas subject to snow slide, coordinate the front edge elevation of the gutter with the extended roof line (see Table
on Required Clearance of Gutter Below Extended Roof Line).
RECOMMENDED GUTTER HANGER SPACING
Gutter hangers should be spaced at a maximum of 36" on center. In areas where ice and snow are long lasting, hanger
spacing should be reduced to 18" on center.
RECOMMENDED GUTTER PITCH AND
POSITION ON THE EAVE
There are two factors that go into determining gutter position on the eave, the pitch of the gutter and the roof slope.
Gutter should be pitched 1/16" or greater per foot for proper drainage. Gutter can be run level for appearance but
addition downspout will be necessary (See section on Proper Gutter and Downspout Sizing).
Gutters should be placed below the extended roof line so that snow and ice can slide clear. Steeper pitches require
less clearance.
LAP JOINT SPECIFICATION
Joints in gutters must be overlapped 1", riveted on 2" centers and soldered if the metal can be soldered (see soldering
instructions for details). With metals that cannot be soldered, a compatible sealant must be continuously applied
within a 1" lapped joint and the sealed lap must be riveted on 1" centers. All rivet applications must receive sealant
after installation. Lapping joints in the direction of flow is preferred; gutter outlet connections may not fit this
condition.
PENETRATING WALL FASTENERS
We recommend drilling holes in masonary and the use of metal hole inserts and/or epoxy sealant when installing
these pipe hook fasteners. Wall penetrations need to be sealed to prevent water intrusion and related problems.
Driving these into brick mortar joints will cause damage to the pipe hook fasteners and the wall.
Roof Pitch Clearance Below Extended Roof Line
0 in 12 – 2 in 12 1"
3 in 12 – 5 in 12 3/4"
6 in 12 – 8 in 12 1/2"
9 in 12 or Greater 1/4"
Required Clearance of Gutter Below Extended Roof Line
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