Instructions / Assembly

Bending the rear (back) rail for fascia mounting
1. Measure the rain gutter opening from the fascia to the inside edge of the rain gutter’s front inside lip.
2. Make the measurement 1/8 less than the actual length measured (measure on the gutter guard from the “front rail stop”
towards the back rail) Example: If your measurement comes to 4” you would mark it at 3 7/8” giving you a 1/8” bend.
3. Mark the Gutter Guards at both ends with a marker (use a Sharpie pen), draw a line on the underside of the gutter guard.
4. Bending the back rail/mesh area to a 90 degree angle. Several ways to do this bending, either use a hand “clamp” or
hand “plyers” to bend, or use two 1” x 2” boards 5ft. long and some clamps to pinch the rear rail/mesh and bend (see
website www.gutterguardinstallations.com for more details) .
Pro-Tip: Sheet Metal Sealer Plyer (available at Harbor Freight Tools $16)
How to CUT the gutter guard Pro-Tip:
Straight cut or Outside cut: Using metal cutting snips:
1. Draw a Straight line across the entire Gutter Guard width where you want to cut (use a Sharpie marker is best).
2. Cut front Rail first, then Cut back Rail second, then Cut the mesh screen to finish.
Pro-Tip: when cutting the screen, leave it ½” longer than the frame (to fold down and make an end-seam)
Pro-Tip: Inside corner cut: Note: that when flat, a 45 degree is used, but as the slope increases, the cut angle on the gutter
guard DECREASES. Example: on a 4/12 pitch roof, cut at a 43-degree angle. This allows the gutter guard rail to move closer
together keeping a good seal while the roof angle decreases.
Pro-Tip: Outside corner cut Note: that when flat, a 45 degree is used, but as the slope increases, the cut angle on the gutter
guard INCREASES as well. Example: on a 4/12 pitch roof, cut it at a 48-degree angle. This allows the gutter guard rail to
move farther apart keeping a good seal while the roof angle increases.
Straight run installs under the shingle method:
1. Using the 2” putty knife, or your hands (with gloves on!) lift the roof shingle up 1” (not the Moisture Barrier). Take care
not to Damage or Cut the moisture barrier.
2. Install the rear rail under the shingle and on top of the moisture barrier.
3. Pull the product forward allowing the front lip of the guard to meet up with the front lip of the gutter.
4. Fasten, using both a Magnetic Hex Driver and self-tapping hex ½’ screws.
5. Optional: Install a small silicone bead to seal the end mesh or any small gaps. (Details www.gutterguardinstallations.com )
End cap installation There are several ways to make “end-caps” or cap the ends.
1. Cut 2 inches off both the front and back Rails only, leaving the screen of extra 2 inches, then fold the mesh
downward at 90 degrees then install the gutter guard with the screen trimmed to fit as the end cap.
2. Pro-Tip: bend up the endcaps top ridge of the gutter, fold the mesh downward so it sets flush on the endcap, then seal
the gap with silicone. (Details www.gutterguardinstallations.com )
Note: The best results for endcap installs is to not have a gap at all, seal up all gaps with silicone. This will stop bees, wasps
and other insects from nesting in your gutters.
If you need further assistance, Visit our website at www.gutterguardinstructions.com for more pictures, tips and frequently
asked questions.