Installing Gutters On Angled Fascia

Angled fascias can complicate things for do it yourself gutter installers.

Installing gutters on angled fascia.

Not every home is set up for the typical installation of gutters. I m pretty sure that it would be a less than ideal thing for me to install gutters flush to the fascia because it would enable a lot of water from our dallas downpours to flow over the gutter. Secure the rest of the hangers with 2 in galvanized nails or screws. Gutters are often installed level for appearance.

As pointed out gutter wedges can be used. But they re often a pia because the hanger screws will want to walk down the fascia instead of biting in. Mounting gutters to a slanted fascia. Every day we see installations that require some additional consideration to ensure the new gutter system functions properly.

Work across the length of your roof to install drip edges along the entire length. This is done with the use of gutter wedges sometimes called gutter shims. You can pre drill to avoid this or use the strap type hangers. What i mean is the butts of the rafters are at 90 degrees to the rafters so let s just say if i install the gutters flat on the fascia the gutters will be at a 30 degree pitch.

Proper installation of a gutter wedge. In this case we usually bevel rip a 2 x 4 to compliment the pitch and install our gutter on the beveled 2 x 4 which causes the gutter to install straight up and down. The fascia on my house is slanted it is perpendicular to the roof instead of the ground. They are attached to the back of the gutter and are cut to the degree of the roof slope.

You can buy drip edges from your local hardware or home improvement store. While it makese sense to slightly slope the gutter toward the downspout about 1 4 in. Place the drip edge on top of your rafter so the end extends over the top of the fascia board. Drive 2 3 nails along the top of the drip edge to secure it to the rafters underneath.

With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. One typical solution is to use roof hangers and you should choose hangers with sturdy rods rather than flexible straps.