Install Rain Gutters Drip Edge

Remove the outlet hole using offset tin snips.

Install rain gutters drip edge.

Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going. Through the screw mounting hole in each bracket drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole in the front edge of the gutter. Attaching the downspout outlet and caps 1. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. Choose green snips if you re cutting clockwise and red tin snips if. A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter.

Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. Measure from the corner of your home to the center of the downspout. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Attach the outlet.

One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter.

A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. Mark the location of the downspout outlet. Lay the gutter into the brackets that you ve lag screwed to the fascia.