How To Attach Trellis To Eaves Under Gutter

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How to attach trellis to eaves under gutter.

Jan 21 2013 i m wanting to do this on our deck. Having an attachment point at every roof rafter will create a stronger attachment. Cut the gutter to length with a hack saw or a miter saw with a carbide tip blade. Attach the cut 2 by 8 inch lumber to the outside of the fascia board using heavy duty lag screws and washers.

If the gutter doesn t turn a corner fasten an end cap to each end to do this hold the end cap in place temporarily with a single sheet metal screw then drill a 1 8 inch diameter hole and install one pop rivet above. The lag screws should be long enough to sink through the fascia board fascia header and 2 inches into the roof rafters. At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets. With gutter replacement you can prevent water from running behind your gutters by installing a metal gutter apron flashing under the shingles and over the back edge of the gutter.

Gutter attachments to the building vary by gutter materials and design as we illustrate below. For metal gutters and most plastic gutters the gutter is secured to the fascia board or to structural members such as the tails of rafters using. The sun can be brutal plus it would be nice to have some shelter when grilling. Skip the drilling and simply wrap chains around the eave.

I ll probably do the 4x4 posts with 2x6 slats up top and some kind of screen mesh. Be sure to add a little cushioning under the chains to protect the wood. Eaves covered by vinyl siding or soffit. Before you jump into a diy gutter installation consider hiring a professional to hang your new gutters properly the folks at harry helmet have over 30 years of experience in this area and they ll install high quality seamless gutters that are affordably priced and come with a 20 year warranty.

Sketch courtesy of carson dunlop associates. Roof gutters should be secured to the building every 2 3 feet.