How To Attach Trellis To Eaves Under Gutter

Jan 21 2013 i m wanting to do this on our deck.

How to attach trellis to eaves under gutter.

Be sure to add a little cushioning under the chains to protect the wood. Be certain to verify you are installing into the wood as vinyl and soffits do not necessarily offer adequate support. For metal gutters and most plastic gutters the gutter is secured to the fascia board or to structural members such as the tails of rafters using. The sun can be brutal plus it would be nice to have some shelter when grilling.

At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets. Unlike standard gutter spikes which attach only to the fascia board behind the gutter gutter screws are designed to pass all the way through the fascia and into the rafters beyond. Attach the cut 2 by 8 inch lumber to the outside of the fascia board using heavy duty lag screws and washers. Roof gutters should be secured to the building every 2 3 feet.

Cut the downspout hole at the bottom end of the gutter and attach the gutter end caps. Gutter attachments to the building vary by gutter materials and design as we illustrate below. If the gutter doesn t turn a corner fasten an end cap to each end to do this hold the end cap in place temporarily with a single sheet metal screw then drill a 1 8 inch diameter hole and install one pop rivet above. Cut the gutter to length with a hack saw or a miter saw with a carbide tip blade.

I ll probably do the 4x4 posts with 2x6 slats up top and some kind of screen mesh. Eaves covered by vinyl siding or soffit. Skip the drilling and simply wrap chains around the eave. Having an attachment point at every roof rafter will create a stronger attachment.

Sketch courtesy of carson dunlop associates. If your home center or hardware store doesn t sell pre bent flashing ask an aluminum siding contractor or local sheet metal fabricator to.