Home Depot has those 1.5" screws right in the same gutter section but I got some heavier duty exterior screws plus some that were slightly longer, 2" in case I need them to grip better. Installing this week.
Just installed on chicken coop and 3 car open sided steel shed. Didn’t have anything before. It’s ok - easy. But I wouldn’t use for house. Get a professional seamless steel instal for that. You can put on gutter covers yourself if you wanna save money.
Somewhat flimsy system. I am using for detached garage but would not consider for main house. I agree with those who suggest sliding the small piece with the drop outlet onto the gutter and cutting a corresponding opening in the gutter (as opposed to having to use the drop outlet section to connect a short piece of gutter to the long gutter piece I am also going to cut an opening in the top of the end cap that fits on the gutter extending from the drop outlet section so if the downspout clogs or is overwhelmed by water flow the excess water will come off the end instead of spilling out the entire length of the gutter. .
We just received a quote on friday for new "professional" installation for seamless gutters. $3, 000. I thought, damn I have to wait a whole month to get these in, let me watch a youtube video real quick. So I found this system at lowes, and purchased everything I needed. A little over $400, but might return a few parts. Took me about 3 hours to hang the entire one story home I have. Hope for rain now to see if I did a good job or not haha..
Should the gutters be hung on the drip edge or right under it and I notice there's a space in between the gutters and the fascia because of the hangers. Is that space normal?
Seems like there is potential for water to get in behind the gutter as there is a large air gap. Also. They did not caulk the old holes which will allow water in.
Hope the inner-joint connectors have enough downhill to let water over the interior piece. I have the same system and, problem is after 1 year having bit water constantly sitting between joints because of the gutter interior piece being so thick, they all leak. So, so sad...
If you leave the section at the downspout as one piece you gain two very important things. Superior rigidity and two less seals to worry about. The gutter can be cut in the middle where it goes across the downspout with any of several tools, a box cutter knife would be hardest, but a hole saw will work, but leave rough edges, but an oscillating saw will make short work of that section, just cut out a rectangular area comparable to the drainage area made by having two separate pieces. Rigidity is paramount for any gutter system,as any kind of sagging will defeat the whole purpose of the system, to have a consistent fall allowing water to naturally drain away from your home and NOT settle at your foundation, possibly seeping into your basement or crawl space.
Thanks for this! I had to read it several times to “get it”, but I knew the answer was in your comment…just me, having to “see” what you meant! Finally sunk in and this is exactly what I’ll do. Thanks again!😊
Just installed over 40ft, works perfectly! One huge recommendation: in the video they use standard #8 1.5" screws with a drill driver. I highly recommend getting exterior all purpose screws with a torx head and impact driver. Makes the job much easier. I swear their wood in the video is made out of marshmellow 😂
I bought this product cut and fit some of the pieces started to install it and realize what trash it actually was took my losses and took back what I didn't use do yourself a favor and stay away
How do you join two pieces of this gutter if not at 90 degree angle? I have to go around a bay window and need to join gutter at different angles. Cannot find manufactured angled gutter connectors.
So what happens when it's a windy rainy day and the wind blows the rain behind the gutter that's not all the way against your fascia. Plus u always go high as u can go when you have that little of shingle overhang.
I am trying to install a similar system, using the 2x3 rectangular downspouts. The system is exactly like the video shows. I got all the pieces together at the store, the downspouts, the brackets, elbows, short pieces, clamps, etc. Did you notice I left out one item? Apparently, these stores (Home Depot, Lowes) don't realize the downspouts are the MOST important part of a gutter system!!! Because neither had that downspout adaptor section for the 2x3 downspouts that go in the gutters shown. The system shown in the video was the one I wanted to use because it matches the rest of my house gutters. They had those downspout adaptors for ALL the other size system, though!
where do you find women that will carry the ladder off the jobsite at the end of the day? holy shit that is a 1 in a million girl, every one I know would be in the car with the AC on full blast staring at her phone as soon as we moved onto the downspouts
I've been a gutter guy for 27 years, by the time you pay for your materials at register of menards or home depot, you would have gotten about the same price with a gutter pro using seamless. Although similar not all gutter companies are the same.
The Drop Outlet eyelets for the screws are show level with the guide line. if you are using leaf guards, should the eyelets be lower? If so, by how much?
A good video but these products are not standard Amerimax materials and your store may vary widely. For example, the colored vinyl is significantly different in its attachments than the white in our area. Watching this video will give you information hardware stores will not have on hand. Thank you for that.
My vinyl gutter system only lasted 10 years under CA weather. Also the gutters are not flush to the fascia and drip edge which can cause water to miss the gutter. I had to caulk the joining seals as they leaked over time. Plus you need a lot of hooks so the vinyl gutter will not warp. I did 18 inches per instructions. Replaced this with seamless aluminum gutters.
you should never use connections, it should all be one straight shot, you can have them made to whatever feet you need aluminum or steel, these vinyl one are junk
@@divorcedwhiteman1968 For the price of steel gutters you can install the vinyl ones 3 - 4 times, you could use a silicone sealant on the connections and use more brackets in heavy ice/snow areas. Cheap to repair these systems too. There are benefits but if you need gutters and cannot afford professional grade seamless then vinyl will work but use sealant except for the expansion joints.
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the "music" is not only not needed but a serious amount of noise!!!
Great video, right to the point. 😊
not badd...but editing is needed and closeup would be great. I give you a C-
What type/size screw are you using to attach the gutter hooks to the house?
Home Depot has those 1.5" screws right in the same gutter section but I got some heavier duty exterior screws plus some that were slightly longer, 2" in case I need them to grip better. Installing this week.
I like the video very much. It is easy to follow. Wonderful job.! Mary from LESOTHO
The music sux
at the end of the video, his last downspout looks to be on a pivot? How did he do that?
That's an optional thing you can buy.
Just installed on chicken coop and 3 car open sided steel shed. Didn’t have anything before. It’s ok - easy. But I wouldn’t use for house. Get a professional seamless steel instal for that. You can put on gutter covers yourself if you wanna save money.
Somewhat flimsy system. I am using for detached garage but would not consider for main house. I agree with those who suggest sliding the small piece with the drop outlet onto the gutter and cutting a corresponding opening in the gutter (as opposed to having to use the drop outlet section to connect a short piece of gutter to the long gutter piece I am also going to cut an opening in the top of the end cap that fits on the gutter extending from the drop outlet section so if the downspout clogs or is overwhelmed by water flow the excess water will come off the end instead of spilling out the entire length of the gutter. .
We just received a quote on friday for new "professional" installation for seamless gutters. $3, 000. I thought, damn I have to wait a whole month to get these in, let me watch a youtube video real quick. So I found this system at lowes, and purchased everything I needed. A little over $400, but might return a few parts. Took me about 3 hours to hang the entire one story home I have. Hope for rain now to see if I did a good job or not haha..
nice!
Should the gutters be hung on the drip edge or right under it and I notice there's a space in between the gutters and the fascia because of the hangers. Is that space normal?
Very nicely done truly inspirational, knowledgeable and resourceful.
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Seems like there is potential for water to get in behind the gutter as there is a large air gap. Also. They did not caulk the old holes which will allow water in.
Hope the inner-joint connectors have enough downhill to let water over the interior piece. I have the same system and, problem is after 1 year having bit water constantly sitting between joints because of the gutter interior piece being so thick, they all leak. So, so sad...
Thank you! Couldn’t see how the hooks went on, & was ready to take them back before seeing this video. Didn’t realize hooks went on the inside.
If you leave the section at the downspout as one piece you gain two very important things. Superior rigidity and two less seals to worry about. The gutter can be cut in the middle where it goes across the downspout with any of several tools, a box cutter knife would be hardest, but a hole saw will work, but leave rough edges, but an oscillating saw will make short work of that section, just cut out a rectangular area comparable to the drainage area made by having two separate pieces. Rigidity is paramount for any gutter system,as any kind of sagging will defeat the whole purpose of the system, to have a consistent fall allowing water to naturally drain away from your home and NOT settle at your foundation, possibly seeping into your basement or crawl space.
Thanks for this! I had to read it several times to “get it”, but I knew the answer was in your comment…just me, having to “see” what you meant! Finally sunk in and this is exactly what I’ll do. Thanks again!😊
This is what I did.
Just installed over 40ft, works perfectly! One huge recommendation: in the video they use standard #8 1.5" screws with a drill driver. I highly recommend getting exterior all purpose screws with a torx head and impact driver. Makes the job much easier. I swear their wood in the video is made out of marshmellow 😂
I bought this product cut and fit some of the pieces started to install it and realize what trash it actually was took my losses and took back what I didn't use do yourself a favor and stay away
These videos don't show installation of inside or outside corners, only straight runs.
How do you join two pieces of this gutter if not at 90 degree angle? I have to go around a bay window and need to join gutter at different angles. Cannot find manufactured angled gutter connectors.
No caulk or sealing from the gutter to the drop outlet??
There are no seals at the drop outlet so if the downspout clogs u have a huge leak.
Then you know it's time to clean your gutters
So now when it starts pouring i have to run outside and make sure that i lower my gutter
Excellent how to video
So what happens when it's a windy rainy day and the wind blows the rain behind the gutter that's not all the way against your fascia. Plus u always go high as u can go when you have that little of shingle overhang.
If the rain is blowing that much horizontally, then the gutter is not going to make much difference, even if it is tight against the fascia.
What size and type of screws?
They have a t connection? One where it goes 3 ways?
Very hard to install the corner pc not recommended
There weren't any screws on the drill when he installed the downspout adapters. But gotta make it look easy LOL
I am trying to install a similar system, using the 2x3 rectangular downspouts. The system is exactly like the video shows. I got all the pieces together at the store, the downspouts, the brackets, elbows, short pieces, clamps, etc. Did you notice I left out one item? Apparently, these stores (Home Depot, Lowes) don't realize the downspouts are the MOST important part of a gutter system!!! Because neither had that downspout adaptor section for the 2x3 downspouts that go in the gutters shown. The system shown in the video was the one I wanted to use because it matches the rest of my house gutters. They had those downspout adaptors for ALL the other size system, though!
where do you find women that will carry the ladder off the jobsite at the end of the day? holy shit that is a 1 in a million girl, every one I know would be in the car with the AC on full blast staring at her phone as soon as we moved onto the downspouts
From where can I get it please ?
Are you really a pilot?
@@ChuckD59 no but I like to be
where do they sell the two piece hangers? Been to Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, Amazon, and ebay.
Just picked up 7 today at a Lowes in Upstate NY. They had lots. Check their website.
I've been a gutter guy for 27 years, by the time you pay for your materials at register of menards or home depot, you would have gotten about the same price with a gutter pro using seamless. Although similar not all gutter companies are the same.
I have no fascia board or eves (which is why I need gutters...) any advice. Many houses in my area are the same.
Do you have the part number or information regarding the two-piece hook (hook and spine) system dovetail attachment?
TO421. I found them at Lowes, not carried at HD though.
What happens if you have a metal drip edge, is the gutter to be installed under the drip edge. If so, what about the "drop " they are talking about?
The Drop Outlet eyelets for the screws are show level with the guide line. if you are using leaf guards, should the eyelets be lower? If so, by how much?
Super video thanks
Super video thanks
A good video but these products are not standard Amerimax materials and your store may vary widely. For example, the colored vinyl is significantly different in its attachments than the white in our area. Watching this video will give you information hardware stores will not have on hand. Thank you for that.
What about corners??? Are you serious?
The video is informative and well done, but lose the music.
Perfect information! Everything went together well and now after a rain... not even a drop of water out of place. Thank you!
How are your gutters holding up? I'm worried about water leaking through the interconnects.
Didn't even have to strap them down to the minivan
That’s how good the gutters are
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Thanks for you help and instructions.
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My vinyl gutter system only lasted 10 years under CA weather. Also the gutters are not flush to the fascia and drip edge which can cause water to miss the gutter. I had to caulk the joining seals as they leaked over time. Plus you need a lot of hooks so the vinyl gutter will not warp. I did 18 inches per instructions. Replaced this with seamless aluminum gutters.
I'm putting mine in today with 12 inches between them.
Roofing shingles should always extend 3/4 to 1 inch over the drip edge.
I have these where I live and the seals wore out and water floods my back porch. I'm gonna see if I can order replacement brackets.
you should never use connections, it should all be one straight shot, you can have them made to whatever feet you need aluminum or steel, these vinyl one are junk
@@divorcedwhiteman1968 For the price of steel gutters you can install the vinyl ones 3 - 4 times, you could use a silicone sealant on the connections and use more brackets in heavy ice/snow areas. Cheap to repair these systems too. There are benefits but if you need gutters and cannot afford professional grade seamless then vinyl will work but use sealant except for the expansion joints.