How To Put Gutter Brackets On

Learn how to install gutter brackets and hang gutters from berger bp a leading building products manufacturer since 1874.

How to put gutter brackets on.

Hook it to the lip of the gutter. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft. In turn rainwater will run behind gutters that hang too high deteriorating the fascia boards along the way. Attach the piece s to the fascia with 25 mm 1 inch screws.

Rotate the gutter upward until its back edge slips into the hooks at the top of the back of the brackets as shown. At 1 inches they usually have a piercing point and it s used with the hidden gutter bracket. The number one screw to use is a hex head number eight stainless screw. The drain outlet section might screw directly into the fascia board or it might attach to one or two brackets that you ll attach to the fascia first.

Using the drill unscrew the old bracket from the roof. Leave the old spikes in place a spike head looks better than a hole in the gutter. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. Hold the drain outlet or its bracket s in position mark the screw locations on the fascia and drill pilot holes in those spots.

This is incorrect because rainwater pulls back up on the underside of the roof and it drips down under the roof. You can also use these for the half round hangers in brackets for half round gutters. Just hook the bracket under the front lip of the gutter and then screw the other side of the bracket to the fascia. Using the drill screw the new gutter bracket to the roof through the fascia.

Secure the gutter to the bracket with a 1 inch long 8 32 stainless steel machine screw and flanged nut. Have your assistant hand you a new gutter bracket. Use hex head screws for gutter brackets. Gutter placement people usually think that gutters should be placed right on the roofline.