RAPTOR All Aluminum Gutter Guard Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- RAPTOR
Table of Contents
ALL-ALUMINUM
Installation Guide
In Your Kit
Gutter Guard
(Also referred to as Guard)
Recommended Additional Tools
| GLOVES | DRILL | TAPE MEASURE |
|---|---|---|
| SAFETY GLASSES | TIN SNIPS OR DREMEL | EXTENSION LADDER |
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Please contact our Customer Experience Team before returning any product. If
you experience problems with your installation, our team will be happy to
assist you.
During installation we recommend that you…
- Wear gloves and safety glasses.
- Use an extension ladder and standoff for stability.
- Make all cuts to the gutter guards on the ground.
ALSO MAKE SURE TO:
- Obey local building codes.
- Remove any labels/stickers from the gutter guard piece as needed.
FREEZING CONDITIONS
If you live in an area that is prone to freezing, the following issues can
occur with any gutter guard: Icicles/Dams forming and Snow Melting.
Important Reminder
Missing this step can result in rainwater runoff.
Back wing should be facing up for correct installation.
1. Clean Out & Repair Gutters
2. Measure & Cut the Guard as Needed
Use a new,
or freshly sharpened pair of tin snips or a dremel to cut through the guard as
needed. Not every piece of guard needs to be trimmed, only make cuts to end
pieces to fit the length of the gutter. For safety, use protective gloves and
make cuts while on the ground.
3. Start Laying the First Piece
We recommend starting at the end of the gutter.
Drop the guard into the gutter with the front
edge of the gutter guard resting on the front lip of the gutter. The guard is
designed to rest on the gutter braces/brackets with a gradual upwards slope
towards the house.
4. Securing the Guard
Using the provided 1/2 inch screws, secure the front
edge of the guard to the gutter at both ends using the pre-drilled screw holes
(3 inches from each end). Use 2 additional screws to fasten the front edge of
the guard to the gutter.
Next, secure the back wing of the guard in place using the same screw pattern
as used on the front edge. Note: 7 inch screws may be necessary here if you
have difficulty securing with the provided 1/2 inch screws.
5. Continue Installing Next Piece
Overlapping pieces should create a seamless finish.
Slightly overlap the next guard so the
perforated holes align with the previous piece. Follow the same screw pattern
as the previous piece.
Gutter Guards May Require Maintenance
CHECK OUT OUR
Gutter Guard Brush (Sold Separately) Maintain your gutter guards with our
one-of-a-kind Gutter Guard brush. Simply attach to any extension pole and
sweep away stubborn debris from the safety of the ground.
How-To Install: Inside and Outside Corners
HOW-TO Inside Corners
Trim the front edge of Piece A as shown in Image 1. Use the drain holes in
the trough as a cut line. This will allow Piece B to fit properly atop Piece
A. Cut the end of Piece B at 45 degrees. Next, notch the edge of the back
wing in a 1/2 inch straight line. Place Piece B atop Piece A and check that
the alignment has no gapping. A completed inside corner should look like Image
3. Piece B should rest atop Piece A creating a seamless miter. For a tighter
seal, place a screw through Piece B into Piece A to pull the pieces
together. Note: The drainage holes will not align where the pieces overlap
at the corners. This is common. Water will drain from the top piece to the
bottom piece without issue.
HOW-TO Outside Corners
Cut the end of Piece A at 45-degrees. Next, cut a 1/2 inch wide notch from
the back wing. Then, trim off 3/4 to 1 inch from the front edge in a straight
line. Cut the end of adjoining Piece B at 45-degrees. Repeat the 1/2 inch wide
notch cut on the back wing and the 3/4 to 1 inch trim from the front edge.
Pieces A & B should slightly overlap. A completed outside corner should look
like Image 3. For a tighter seal, place a screw through Piece B into Piece A
to pull the pieces together. Note: The drainage holes will not align where
the pieces overlap at the corners. This is common.
Water will drain from the top piece to the bottom piece without issue.