Gutter attachment methods

Exterior · Gutters and Downspouts · printed page 342 (PDF page 343)

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Gutter – Attachment Methods Securing – Gutters Downspout – and Gutter Gutter and Downspout

Text in the illustration

rafter
fascia board
spike
ferrule
exposed bracket and strap
spikes should be driven into rafter ends
roof sheathing and shingles not shown
concealed bracket

Generated explanation

The illustration shows an open gutter mounted along a fascia board in front of exposed rafter ends. Three attachment methods are depicted: an exposed bracket and strap, a spike with a ferrule, and a concealed bracket. The ferrule spans the gutter to support the spike attachment, and an annotation specifies that spikes should be driven into rafter ends. The concealed bracket fits inside the gutter and connects it to the fascia. Roof sheathing and shingles are explicitly omitted to reveal the attachment details.

Components

gutter fascia board rafters gutter spike ferrule exposed bracket and strap concealed gutter bracket

Materials

wood metal