Installation Guide
Existing 5 & 6 inch Gutter Installation
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The following instructions are to be used as a guideline on getting up and running with Trim-A-Gutter™ Tools and Hardware. Before getting started, it is recom-
mended that you check the entire gutter system for problems, such as clogged downspouts, leaks or rotted wood, before installing gutter-hood. Use these guidelines
for installing new 6" brackets as well. Check end caps, outlets and seams for water-tightness. Keep in mind Trim-A-Gutter™ gutter-hood will not make the gutter
system waterproof, only leaf resistant.
1
Clear all leaves and debris from gutter and downspouts. Check entire gut-
ter system for loose spikes/seams and miters. Other problem areas, such
as improperly installed gutters and downspouts should be corrected before
installation.
2
Pre install anchor screw into bracket. Near the gutter end-cap, lower
back of bracket into gutter and insert front into gutter channel until hook
catches lip (Detail A). Next, lift bracket until bottom is level. Hold rmly in
place and drive anchor into fascia (Detail B). Note: If loose or no lip exist in
channel, install 3/8 ”stainless screw thru channel and into slot (Detail A).
3
Install second bracket approx. 24” from 1st. Install 3rd bracket 1/2” in
from end of the rst gutter-hood section. This bracket will also serve as
the 1st for the next section of gutter-hood which will overlap the 1st (or under
depending upon prevailing wind direction). Note: For extreme weather con-
ditions, install additional brackets.
4
Carefully pinch up the tabs along the course of shingles the gutter-hood
will be going under. To prevent puncturing/breaking the shingle tabs,
work the pinch bar side to side as opposed to up and down. Note: Care
should be given to older shingles which become brittle over time.
5
Situate the template into bracket and onto roof area. Mark point in tem-
plate where you want to match roof pitch (as shown), and make bend. The
area below the bend line must maintain a slight pitch for positive drainage.
6
After forming gutter-hood, transfer bend line from template onto piece.
Place piece into the brake aligning the bend line with the stainless edge.
Bend upward until the piece matches the template to create the rst section
of gutter-hood.
7
Tuck top of gutter-hood under loosened shingle tabs and fasten 1/2"
ange into rst 2 brackets using 3/8" stainless screws (see Detail). Leave
the 3rd bracket free until next section of hood is lapped. Reseal shingles by
applying a bead of roof cement under each tab. Allow tabs to fall back in
place ensuring no roof cement is visible, or exposed.
8
Lap the next section of gutter-hood over/under the 1st section to a point
where both ends are centered over a bracket. Install the 3/8" stainless
screw thru lap and into bracket. With your template, continue installing
brackets and sections in this manner until complete. Note: When using gut-
ter coil place lap between 2 brackets (see Detail).
Detail
Gutter-Coil
Cement
BEND LINE
BEND LINE
Detail