Fine Homebuilding Installing Gutters

Contributing editor mike guertin says that you can install your own gutters and he offers a straightforward procedure for tackling the project.

Fine homebuilding installing gutters.

Is there any alternative to roof gutters. Andy do you know where you can get half round galvanized gutters on long island. Next to a level fascia board the steeper the slope of the gutter the more it looks out of whack. I am getting some crazy prices more than my roof cost to have them installed.

As long as there is a slight pitch say 1 2 in. Exterior foundation drains we need to install a drain system on an existing home. From fine homebuilding 288. Per 16 ft but this is not always possible.

Ideally gutters should slope down toward downspouts 1 in. Design and install gutters as if they prevent damp foundations peeling paint and mold because they do. Get the hangers in the right spot hang and join the sections prep for the downspouts connect the downspouts. He includes information on purchasing gutters and gutter parts cutting the gutters planning a gutter layout and deciding when it s ok to work alone for gutter runs less than 20 ft and when it s important to have a helper.

The steps in the installation process include.