Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws.
Gutter section detaching from house.
For the lap type gutter expansion joint a gutter end is recessed 2 1 2 minimum into the gutter on one gutter section and fitted flush on the other.
To remove your gutters loosen the screws that hold the gutter brackets using a screwdriver until the gutter detaches from the side of the house.
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Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter.
Remove any remaining old sealant from both free ends of the gutter sections with a utility knife or sandpaper.
By collecting roof runoff and diverting it away from the building envelope gutters and downspouts help to prevent damage such as wood rot mold and mildew.
You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them.
Gutter ends are flanged then riveted and soldered into the gutter sections.
In general gutters and downspouts are far from the most glamorous feature of a home but these systems are the unsung heroes that protect your house from water damage.
Bring the downspout to within 1 ft.
A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.
Install two u shaped downspout brackets on the corner of the house one high and one low.
Use a screwdriver or hammer to disconnect the brackets or other mounting hardware.
Hardware that holds gutters against the roof varies in design but all attachment systems are quite straightforward.
Loosen downspout wall straps and pull the downspout away from the house.
You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them.
The flush end of the gutter section is then slipped into the recessed end of the next section.
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Disconnect the downspout from the elbow below the gutter drop outlet.
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Apply fresh sealant along one edge of the gutter seam press the pieces back together and replace the screws.
Of the ground and install the last elbow.
Finally trim a notch in one end of a 36 in.
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Length of downspout to make a fold up extension.
A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.
Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.
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