Diy Gutter Rake

The width of the gutter may also influence your choice of what you use for a base and how you lay out the tines.

Diy gutter rake.

Measure the rain gutter. Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece. Climbing ladders or going on the roof can be dangerous accidents and injuries happen. When gutter stiffeners are encountered use a self drilling screw to attach the mesh to the stiffener for added strength.

Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. Our home s rain gutters get no respect until cleaning time comes around. Use the self drilling screws and the electric drill or screwdriver to attach the other edge to the outer edge of the gutter. You can even rig up your own diy gutter vacuum using materials you most likely already have lying around at home.

Place nails and screws approximately every 18 inches to make sure it stays secure. Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap. You need to know how wide your gutter is so your rake will fit in it. Watch more home repair diy videos.