Accurate spacing for these pieces is of the utmost importance to the functionality of your gutter system.
Gutter screws distance.
Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.
If your guard system didn t come with screws use 2 in 5 1 cm self tapping sheet metal screws or go with the length specified in the installation guide.
In regions with snow and ice they need to be about 18 inches apart and in areas with little to no snow they can be as far as 36 inches apart.
Gutter unions should be fixed using a 25mm x 5mm screw for extra strength.
This is because gutter systems with larger capacities carry a heavier load of water than the smaller systems.
Thd sku 385119.
White gutter screws 10 pack well suited for ice and snow areas.
Gutter outlets and angles should be fixed using two 25mm x 5mm for extra strength.
As for gutter hangers or the support for your gutters the type of gutter and where you live will determine how far apart the gutter hangers are spaced.
Use one spike and one ferrule every 24 in.
Rainwater downpipe clips should be fixed using two 32mm x 6 5mm screws.
Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.
Ideal for use with pine fascia boards.
Please check the spacings for your chosen system below but please note that these are the maximum spacings that we recommend if you live in an area where heavy snowfall is a likely occurrence we would recommend that you reduce the distance between the brackets.
Consequences of improper spacing.
Amerimax home products ferrule 5 in.
Since the wood is 50 years old the screw would only go in so far into the existing hole and then get stuck in the wood with about an inch or so to go.
Timberlok replaces 3 8 lag screws and is approved for use in acq pressure treated lumber.
Halve your maximum distance placing the gutter hangers no more than 18 inches apart instead.
When securing your gutter hangers measure exactly and mark precisely.
Mark the gutter slope.
Align the first section s pre drilled holes with the top of the gutter s lip then drive the screws into the gutter with a cordless power drill.
Then straighten gutter sections as you screw them to the fascia by aligning the top edge with the chalk line.
When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.
When i attempted to screw in the screws they would get stuck at the back of the gutter so i enlarged the back hole a little and this fixed that problem.
There is no need to predrill with timberlok.
In areas of heavy snowfall it is recommended that each fascia bracket is secured using two 25mm x 5mm screws.
