But with just a little more work you can use these same parts to put together rain gutters and downspouts that are stronger and better looking too.
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Evaluate and plan the gutter replacement project.
Consider the length of the wall where you will be receiving the rainwater.
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Run the bead up both sides.
In this project mini gutters will be installed on two sides of the structure only.
Then set the new length of gutter into the installed length with about 5 in.
Step 3 connect the sections of gutter overlapping the middle seams by 4 inches.
Measure and cut this gutter piece with a hacksaw or tin snips.
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Planning the rain gutter replacement project.
From the end of the receiving gutter.
With a pencil draw out lines where the mini gutters will be positioned.
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Remember that the total length of the gutters when put together will equal the length you need plus 4 inches for each interior seam.
Determine the length of the j clips that will be cut so they will become the mini gutters.