Use Screws To Connect Gutter

We stock zip screws to fasten downspouts and elbows together and long zip screws for fastening gutter hangers to fascia.

Use screws to connect gutter.

Replacing gutter spikes with steel gutter screws provides a more secure alternative and will prevent them from pulling loose or sagging. Shop screws in a variety of sizes and materials. Our installers use a pre loaded hanger with screws to attach the gutter to the home through the fascia board and into the rafter. For the end with drop connect to the gutter with a seamer or slip joint connector.

The main benefit is that the original hol. All hangers are hidden and fasten to the inside of the gutter for a more professional continuous look to your new gutters. To connect the gutter to the downspout use either an outlet or an end with drop. Apply seamermate to end with drop and joint as instructed.

If at the end of a run seal with seamermate and an end cap. Step 3 grasp the bottom circular edge of the elbow with a pair of needle nose pliers and bend it inward approximately 1 4 inch. If you re installing copper gutters we recommend copper stainless steel or plain stainless steel zip screws. I chose to use hidden fasteners that are held to the fascia with screws.

To hang the gutter you can choose from a variety of fastener types. A more reliable method because screws don t pull out over time. Today s homeowner serves cookies to analyze traffic and better serve you. Both have a hex head for using with a nut driver.

It s pretty easy and cheap to replace old gutter spikes with screws once they separate from the eave of your house.