Lift the first section up onto the brackets. This is where your buddy earns their coffee. Get the gutter to click or slot into place. If you hear a weird noise, it’s either the gutter fitting perfectly or your soul leaving your body.
Screw the gutter to the brackets. Use self-tapping screws for metal gutters; pre-drill if you’re working with vinyl (vinyl is brittle and will crack if you stare at it too hard).
Check the slope again after every two sections. Water is a relentless critic. It will find the one spot where your gutter goes flat, and it will weep there forever.
Step 5: Connect the Sections
Most gutters come with connectors—little sleeves that slide over the joint. Apply a bead of silicone caulk inside the connector for good measure. You don’t want drips, unless you’re into surprise showers.
Slide the next section in, push it tight, and screw the connector in place. Wipe away any excess caulk because it will dry into a gray blob of shame. Trust me on this.
Installing Gutters Diy
Keep going until you’ve spanned the entire roofline. Pat yourself on the back. You’ve earned a snack.
