How To Attach Copper Gutters

Gutter nails have been a popular method for attaching gutters but gutter screws offer certain advantages that can create a better overall system.

How to attach copper gutters.

Step 2 the first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. At the high point of the gutter s run hold a bracket and a section of gutter against the fascia with the gutter s outer lip just under the plane of the roof. Its shine will fade but this durable metal will last a lifetime. Copper k style is more readily available in seamless lengths than copper half round gutters because k style gutter machines are more widely available.

Kevin lyons fits a downspout elbow to a copper gutter. Then set the new length of gutter into the installed length with about 5 in. To this total length add 4 more inches to the length this is for an overlap at the interior joined seam it will make the gutter stronger in that area. Styles of copper gutters and downspouts above.

Inspect the fascia and soffit for any rot or decay before moving on to installation. Copper gutters could run as much as 20 per linear foot. Every part from end caps to elbows must be copper because other materials could rust staining the copper or corrode causing your gutter system to fail. Lengths but the last piece in the run will need to be cut with a hacksaw or tinsnips.

Of overlap snap the front flanges together and screw the overlap together with sheetmetal screws. Differences in gutter nails vs. Expect to pay approximately 2 per linear foot for downspouts and 6 to 10 each for the brackets that attach the gutters to the fascia. It s not uncommon for half round gutters to be freighted in to a location in 10 and 20 foot lengths so the advantage goes to k style here.

Step 1 set the pitch photo by matthew benson.