Mount Gutter On Square Cut Rafter Ends

Rafter design done right the most basic traditional rafter tail has a simple plumb cut at the end of true 2x lumber with the benefit of offering a robust surface for attaching a gutter.

Mount gutter on square cut rafter ends.

You can buy drip edges from your local hardware or home improvement store. Then use a pencil to trace the outside edge of the framing square s tongue. Place the drip edge on top of your rafter so the end extends over the top of the fascia board. I need to put continuos gutters on a 12 4.

6 12 roof pitch shown. Gutter material also can be cut with a chop saw or sabre saw but be sure to wipe the steel filings from the painted surface. At the square cut end of the gutter attach a spherical end cap with aluminum pop rivets. If the gutter doesn t turn a corner fasten an end cap to each end to do this hold the end cap in place temporarily with a single sheet metal screw then drill a 1 8 inch diameter hole and install one pop rivet above.

Rafter mounted shank circle with square cut rafter tails. Mark the plumb cut at the top of the rafter. I m building a craftsman style home that will include exposed rafter tails. Use a square and pencil to mark the gutter length and cut to the line.

Rafter design done right rafter tails cut from true 2x material also can have a tapered bottom edge which adds a subtle suggestion of the craftsman s hand. Jobs with rafter tails rather than a fascia boards will require the use of a rafter mounted shank. Cut the gutter to length with a hack saw or a miter saw with a carbide tip blade. Two thoughts i am thinking of making a triangle trim to nail onto the entire facia about 1 2 up from the bottom to make the gutter plumb or just nailing some square stock where the bottom of the gutter will land.

Jobs with rafter tails rather than a fascia boards will require the use of a rafter mounted shank. Work across the length of your roof to install drip edges along the entire length. Drive 2 3 nails along the top of the drip edge to secure it to the rafters underneath. If the tin snips distorts the profile of the gutter just bend it back into shape with needle nose pliers.

Choose which end of your rafter you want to be the top. The plumb or ridge cut is made at the top of the rafter. Set the framing square on top of the rafter beam with the tongue facing the top of the rafter.