Attaching Gutters To Vinyl Siding

Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding.

Attaching gutters to vinyl siding.

Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool. When hanging gutters or any other vinyl siding materials remember that vinyl is a material that expands and contracts with changes in temperature. Whether using a nail screw or staple to fasten the siding the following basic rules must be followed. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls.

Tighten the screw just enough that the back of the screw head is flush on the siding. The common practice of attaching downspouts to vinyl siding is to wrap a metal or plastic strap around the downspout and nail or screw through the vinyl siding. As a result it is necessary to leave a 1 32 inch gap between the side of the building and what you are attaching to the house. Screw the fastener in slowly and release the trigger on the drill just before the screw head meets the vinyl siding.

How to fasten a downspout to vinyl siding. Description of prior art. Aluminum downspouts direct water collected by gutters away from the house and towards the ground. Downspouts can be attached to houses with rivets or.

This invention relates to a method of attaching various gutter downspouts to vinyl siding on a building wall. Secure one end of the strap to the siding with a zip screw and a cordless screwdriver with 1 4 inch socket attachment.