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.

For instance i choose to use the narrowest part of my gutter as a cut off point to insure the tines would fit in the gutter. Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. Measure the rain gutter. Use the self drilling screws and the electric drill or screwdriver to attach the other edge to the outer edge of the gutter.

Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap. Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece. Place nails and screws approximately every 18 inches to make sure it stays secure. Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.

Climbing ladders or going on the roof can be dangerous accidents and injuries happen. You need to know how wide your gutter is so your rake will fit in it. When gutter stiffeners are encountered use a self drilling screw to attach the mesh to the stiffener for added strength. You can even rig up your own diy gutter vacuum using materials you most likely already have lying around at home.