GIBRALTAR FGDORD2G Steel Fascia Gutter Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Gibraltar
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FGDORD2G Steel Fascia Gutter
Installation Guide
Preparation: Measure and mark with a chalk line
Remove old gutters and inspect fascia board and metal dri p edge, repair or replace the fascia/drip edge if needed. Tack a string to the fascia board 4 or 5 inches below the root line so that it is straight, level and taut Drop one end of the string 1/4 inch per 10 ft, sloping toward downspout.
Assemble Gutter Sections
Begin assembling your gutter system on the ground starting at end furthest
from the downspout_ Adhere an end cap to the first piece of gutter, then join
gutter sections using slip connectors secured with screws or pop rivets.
Waterprod all joins with sealant, and secure with screws or poprivets.
Hang Gutters onto the Fascia
Locate and mark the end of each rafter m the fascia board (Typically 24 inches). Use one of the following methods to hang your gutter. Be sure that the drip edge hangs into the gutter and not behind it.
Attach Mitres, Drop Outlets and Downspouts
Attach mitres to fascia board at the corners. Connect mitres to gutter with
slip connectors. Secure with screws or pop rivets. Apply sealant to the inside
seams to protect against leaks. Connect elbows (a) and downspout (13) with
thecrimped ends pointing dawn. Secure the joints with screws fc). Attach the
downspout to the outlet then attach an elbow at the bottom to direct rainwater
away from the foundation. Fasten downspout snugly to the wall with downspout
bands. Use 2 downspout bands for each 8-10 foot section of downspout. Gutter
material has sharp edges.
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