How are gutters installed?
*Standard Installation Procedure for 5″ and 6″ K-style OG: Gutter: – A coil of aluminum sheet is brought to the job and is then ran out through a gutter machine to form the gutter onsite. – Hidden hangers are placed inside the gutter every 18 to 24 inches. – Straps are fastened with a ¼ inch hex head screw on every other hidden hanger. – The gutter is then fastened by the hangers to the fascia of the house using a 1 ½ inch hex head screw. – The straps are fastened to the decking under the 1st row of shingles using a 1 ½ inch hex head screw. – Each corner is put together with 5 color matching pop rivets and then sealed inside the corner with Vulkem sealer. Vulkem sealer is a polyurethane sealant. Downspouts: – A hole is punched into the bottom of the gutter where a downspout will be placed and a drop-out tube is inserted into the hole. – Straps ( 2 for 1-story; 3 for 2-story ) are nailed down the side of the house with a mason nail. – The downspout is attached to the drop-out tube and s
