CUT and DROP
We Deliver ... You Install
There is no need to waste your time traveling between your supplier and the job site. Let us know what you need, ( you make your list) where you need it, and we"ll take care of the rest. We will prepare all the materials required for your project the day before delivery. Upon arrival at the job site, we will maufacture your seamless gutters according to your specifications. Please be sure to place your gutter parts and accessories order at least 24 hours in advance of expected delivery.
Since we do not install the material, you receive it at a fraction of the cost.
Measuring For Gutters
To measure the length of the gutter needed, we will assume you will be using box miters.The alternatives are strip miters or single-seam hand cut miters. These alternatives are more difficult and should only be used by experienced installers.
Straight runs: Measure the fascia board where the gutter is going, then add 1 inch. This will allow room for your end caps and let there be a 1/2 inch overhang on each end. this helps in catching the water that runs off the corners or gable ends of the roof.
Box mitered corners: For inside box miters, make a line 8" from the inside corner of the fascia. Do this on both side. For out side box miters, make aline 1" from the outside corner. Do this on both sides. Measure and install the gutter only to these lines. This will allow enough room to install the boxed miters.
Gutter fasteners: The two most common ways of installing gutters is with hangers or spikes and ferrules. To figure out how many are needed, add up the gutter footage and divide it by 2. This will give you enough fasteners to install the gutters. It never hurts to get an extra one or two fasteners for each piece of gutter installed.
End caps: There are two types of end caps, right and left. They are determined by looking at the face of the gutter. Most gutters have one on each end unless you leave one off so water can drain to a lower roof.
Downspouts: Downspout come in 10' sections, you need one for a single story and two for a two story. There is usually enough left over to make the return for the top of the spout. Do not forget to get an outlet and straps for each downspout.
Elbows: There are three main types of elbows. There type "A"or front elbow, "B or side elbow and offset. Please look at the product list (top of page) to see what they look like and determine what you need for each spout.
Zip screws: We have colored screws to match the gutters and downspout. You need approximately ten for each spout or miter.
Caulk: One tube will work for ten end cap or three miters.