How To Attach Copper Gutters

Step 1 set the pitch photo by matthew benson.

How to attach copper gutters.

Styles of copper gutters and downspouts above. Kevin lyons fits a downspout elbow to a copper gutter. The primary difference between gutter nails and screws is that the latter produces a much better hold. Its shine will fade but this durable metal will last a lifetime.

Copper gutters could run as much as 20 per linear foot. 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. Where the gutter wraps around an outside corner first attach splice fittings to the corner piece with rivets connect one splice to the preceding length of gutter apron. A copper leaf guard to fit 5 to 7 6 inch gutters comes in 6 5 foot long sections at prices starting at 195 26 from wholesale gutter supply.

Lengths but the last piece in the run will need to be cut with a hacksaw or tinsnips. Then set the new length of gutter into the installed length with about 5 in. Copper k style is more readily available in seamless lengths than copper half round gutters because k style gutter machines are more widely available. 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.

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. 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. Inspect the fascia and soffit for any rot or decay before moving on to installation.

Of overlap snap the front flanges together and screw the overlap together with sheetmetal screws.