How To Attach Gutter Corners

After removing the old corner clear away the old sealant with the 121 high speed cutter.

How to attach gutter corners.

Use a pop blind rivet tool to install new color matching rivets. Where the gutter wraps around an outside corner first attach splice fittings to the corner piece with rivets connect one splice to the preceding length of gutter apron. And end seams by 4 in. To keep water from leaking through small cracks or openings at conjoined corners insulate the aluminum strip further using waterproof caulk.

Now drill the remaining holes and install the rivets. Roll the tape down the wall of the gutter pushing it firmly into curves and corners photo 3. Wrap the aluminum strip tight around the underside of the gutter. When drilling try to use the same holes from the old gutter corner.

This week i show you how to tackle installing gutters on your house on your own using materials you can pick up from a big box store. Rivets at the front of the gutter and installing the first rivet with the rivet gun. Cover the joint between two lengths of gutter at each corner with a strip miter a 3 inch wide strip of aluminum. Position the new corner and drill holes for the pop blind rivets.

Secure it with eight pop rivets or sheet metal screws. Start by drilling a 1 8 in. Cut the tape with a scissors or a razor knife photo 2. This aluminum strip can be spray painted ahead of time to blend in seamlessly with the color of the gutter.

Wrap a thin aluminum strip around the underside of each gutter corner riveting it into place. We offer advice for customers or non custo. How to cut and assemble an inside gutter miter. Https amzn to 35z3wbl questions or comments post them below.

How to cut and assemble an inside gutter miter. Extreme miter 5 inch aluminum inside gutter corner. Work wrinkles and bubbles flat. Tools products mentio.

Tear the paper backing off the tape and lightly adhere one edge of the tape to the top of the gutter.