Proper Way To Attach Gutters To Open Rafter

Greetings i am in the process of reroofing a 1924 bungalow.

Proper way to attach gutters to open rafter.

Drive 2 3 nails along the top of the drip edge to secure it to the rafters underneath. For ideal drainage you want about one inch of fall for every 20 feet of travel. Use needlenosed pliers to slightly crimp the elbow to fit into the downspout as shown. If the facia board is level as it should be measure down from the edge to a starting point then move down the facia 20 feet and make a mark an inch lower.

Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws. By doing this method you will have a clean finish that is connected to the wall line. Insert 7 to 8 inch gutter screws into each hole where you removed one of the shorter gutter spikes. You can buy drip edges from your local hardware or home improvement store.

Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. Place the drip edge on top of your rafter so the end extends over the top of the fascia board. Work across the length of your roof to install drip edges along the entire length. Hold another elbow against the house and cut a piece of downspout to fit between the two elbows.

Connect the marks with a chalk line to create a guide for the top of the gutter. If a gutter run will measure longer than 40 feet 12 m the gutter should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. Screw a downspout elbow to the outlet tube protruding down from the gutter. The house has exposed rafter tails that would be blocked by a gutter.

Gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. You can raise the patio roof up to 500 millimeters by removing the eaves fascia and gutter. The back channel is connected to the rafter directly and reinforced. I m building a craftsman style home that will include exposed rafter tails.

Typically you ll need a. Cut the gutter to length with a hack saw or a miter saw with a carbide tip blade. After that cut the rafters back to the wall line. Secure the downspout outlet to the gutter with four pop rivets or screws.