Install eavestrough

Such gutters offer the advantage of having a baked on factory paint finish, but their primary purpose is to provide enhanced strength. Commercial buildings and churches are examples of where such an eavestrough installation may be well suited.

The finished appearance can trick the eye into believing there are no gutters present. Other design variations can be found in modern homes, where a linear profile for the exterior fascia area suits the architecture. Such eavestrough installations are usually installed using copper or galvanized steel, with adjoining sections being soldered together.

A do it yourself type of eavestrough system can be found in some home improvement retailers. PVC plastic comes in pre-formed lengths and can be glued together using associated adhesive.

Such gutters are not sold by professionals because they are prone to leaking, cracking, or bending over time. Some amateurs may find a purpose for such gutters on garden sheds or less critical structures. There are some basic concepts that need to be considered when undertaking an eavestrough installation. As a general rule of thumb; the amount in terms of footage of downpipe required is equivalent to about have the linear footage of gutters being installed. Additional downpipe may be required to lead water away from foundation walls, generally about five feet.

Downpipes should be of sufficient size to handle the volume of shedding water. As an example; a large steep sloping roof may require more or larger capacity downpipes to combat the volume of water produced during heavy rainfall. Eavestrough needs to be properly secured. Most aluminum gutters utilize hidden brackets, which should be spaced two to three feet apart as a maximum span.

The wood fascia boards behind the gutter should be sound and free from rot; prior to installing new guttering. Corner joints of gutters should be mitered to form one clean seam. The metal is strategically cut in a prescribed pattern in order that the opposing trough section, can fit securely into the opposite section.

Corner joints are best secured using screws when discussing seamless aluminum gutters. A special gutter sealant is liberally applied over corner joints, and where outlets are located in the gutter.

Outlets protrude through the gutter at locations where the downpipes are to be located and serve as the point where downpipes may be attached immediately beneath the gutter. Downpipes are then secured to surface walls of the home or building using pipe straps, spaced at strategic intervals. When installing eavestrough systems; the gutter installers will place two elbows and a length of extension pipe, to transition the downpipe from immediately beneath the gutter, back to the wall.

The leader pipe sheds water well away from the foundation wall into the garden or lawn areas. Lay a few 2x4 boards on the ground and turn the eavestrough upside down over the boards. Using one of the outlets , trace the inside of the outlet onto the location where it has been determined that a downpipe will be installed.

Using a pair of tin snips , cut off the flaps along the outline. Flip the eavestrough over and insert the outlet to make sure it fits properly. Remove the outlet and apply the gutter seal to the bottom of the outlet and re-insert the outlet into the eavestrough. Use rivets to hold the outlet in place. If the house is located in a heavily treed area, it is recommended using Alu-Rex M gutter clean to protect the eavestrough from the clogging of leaves and other debris. Ready to hang the eavestrough , there is one important step in determining the slope.

At the opposite end from where the downpipe is located, take a chalk line and start it below the roof edge.

On the other end where the downpipe is located make a second mark. This will provide the proper slope for the eavestrough to drain properly into the downpipe. Using the chalk line, string it between the two marks and snap a line onto the fascia.

Using the line of the fascia , place the top of the eavestrough along this line. To make this step easier it is recommended using a couple of trough mates. Fasten the eavestrough starting from the middle and working out to the ends. Once the trough has been installed the next step is to install the downpipes. With one of the elbows , attach it to the underside of the trough where the outlet is located making sure it is aimed at the wall where the downpipe will run down the wall.

Rivet the elbow to the bottom of the outlet.