Bending Gutter Hangers

Mark the hangers for the gutter incline.

Bending gutter hangers.

1 16 to 1 8 per 3 feet. Lower the front end of the hanger into the gutter and fit it underneath the front lip of the gutter. For rainy climates where gutters will handle a larger amount of water for long periods they should have a maximum distance of 18 inches apart between them. Press down on the back of the hanger so it clips onto the back edge of the gutter.

Last number is for the high hanger bend each hanger at the marking. Once tool is set it will bend each hanger to the exact angle every time. Measure from the roof edge at both ends of the gutter if you want to be sure. Position the back of the hanger so it lines up with the hole that s already going through the back of the gutter.

If your gutters don t slope then you only need to adjust the hangers and lower them slightly where necessary to achieve the correct slope. The j hanger needs to be bent to the pitch of the roof. You can buy gutter hangers from your local hardware store. Some measurements will only be determined by individual circumstance and the unique size and dimensions of your particular project but there is a kind of formula which can be observed that will help.

Determining how to space a gutter hanger when you are fitting new guttering simply requires exact measuring. A good guideline is that the pitch should cause a decrease somewhere between 1 to 2 inches over a 40 foot run. The hanger bending tool is used to bend the j roof hanger. 1 is for the low hanger.