Correct Gutter And Flashing Installation

How to install gutters in 8 steps 1.

Correct gutter and flashing installation.

The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters. Cut an indent into the chimney with a diamond bit saw diamond grinder disc. This works out. It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board.

The flashing should be slid under both the shingles and the roofing paper but if the one you are using is too short to reach the back edge of the gutter add an extra strip of metal sheet flashing over the gutter to attach it without problems. Snap layout lines photo by mary beth montgomery. Some of the steps in gutter flashing installation include. Adding roof flashing for efficient water flow.

You ll also need enough fascia brackets which hold up the gutter to place one every 32 inches along the roof. The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft.

Ensure the chimney s base flashing is in proper order secured to the roof as the manufacturer or mason recommends beneath the shingles. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. Determine what works best for your house before ordering gutters and attachments. But since we ve covered this edge with flashing just hold them level and drive the screws.

The gutter apron will prevent the dripping. The hangers are designed to slip over the back edge of the gutter. To install rain gutters first you ll need to measure the length of the roof you re working with and then purchase that many feet of gutter material from a home improvement store. Most gutter flashing installation packages are sturdy enough however for people who want their gutter flashing to be even stronger personal installation and gutter flashing set up is also an ideal option.

Why isn t it recommended to install flashing from under the bottom edge of the drip edge down in to the gutter. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. Install hangers every two feet to support the gutters and strengthen the front edge. Tip the hooked end of the bracket under the front flange and press the remaining end over the back fo the gutter.

If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without any flashing over the back of the gutter. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. Mark the highest point of the gutter run on the fascia 1 inches below the metal drip edge flashing on the extra wide fascia shown here the gutter is lower down.