How to Install Plastic Outer Corner Gutter

Fig.1 The job

By Gary Boutin

Tools and Supplies:
Circular saw 5 1/4 inch blade
Caulking gun, Caulking latex
Cordless screwdrivers
Knife flat
BEHR Premium Plus Ultra

Fig.2 Finished 
gutter system

Paint brush
Propane tank with striker
Screws 4-inch
Tape measure
Wood block 2x6 Douglas Fir
Wood glue 

Amerimax Home Products Supplies:  

Traditional Vinyl Gutter 10 ft. Brown
Vinyl K-Style Joiner 10 ft. Brown
Vinyl Hidden Hangar Brown
Outside corner Brown  
Downspout plastic clips Brown 
Drop outlet 2 in. x 3 in. Brown 
Vinyl Gutter gutter silicone - Clear

Mr. Jones had done most of the job of installing Amerimax Home Products vinyl gutters that he purchased from The Home Depot. He had pulled his back on the final corner and was not able to finish the job. He hired my service to finish the work. Fig.1 above shows the work that needs to be done and it's the last corner before the job was finished. Fig.2 shows the work that was done and fig.3 shows a side view that the gutter need to be cut and fitted into the outer corner. But the real problem was Mr. Jones wanted gutter placed on a side of the house that gutters are not placed. His reasoning was that when it rained a sheet of water fell over that side of the roof.

This post shows the seven steps on how the outer corner was installed and how we solved the problem of having two different heights. The roof was not the same heights as the garage roof line. Thus we could not attach them together. A drop outlet was installed on the higher gutter so when the rain water flows off the roof it could be contained inside the vinyl gutter system. 

Step 1: Cutting the gutter to fit the outer corner and fig.4 shows the side of the house that will need to have a gutter placed. 

Fig.3 Side view of 
corners repair

Fig.4 Two different 
roof fascia

Step 2: Fig.5 shows how the gutter ends was cut to fit the new outer corner. Use a hot knife and push the knife through the plastic gutter. 

Fig.5 Hot knife

Step 3: Outside corner installed. Fig.6 shows the outside corner is being adjusted. Fig.7 shows the dry fit of the outside corner into the existing gutter. Fig.8 shows that a tape measure was used to measure the edge to finish the job. After the gutter was cut, insert the outside corner in place and use deck screws to place it against the existing wood fascia. Once the corner is inserted measure the next part of the gutter and install it. Fig.9 shows to use brown plastic joins to secure the ends. Once the piece is correct place use clear silicone inside the corner.

Fig.6 fitting corner 
with joins

Fig.7 Corner being inserted

Fig.8 Last gutter piece 
measured

Fig.9 Corner being 
supported with joiner

Step 4: Wood edge attached to roof fascia. Fig.10 through fig.12 shows the making of an wood support to help hold the gutter system. Fig.11 and fig.12 shows the triangular edge was cut using a circular saw from a 2x6 Douglas Fir and glued to the existing fascia edge. Holes were drilled into the wood support to house four metal 4-inch screws into the edge of the support piece. A cordless screwdriver was used to insert the screws into the support piece.

Fig.10 Measured

Fig.11 Measure triangle

Fig.12 Cut the piece

Step 5: Wood roof edge painted brown. Fig.13 through fig.15 shows the support will be behind the vinyl gutter and thus needed to be painted. Using a paint brush we chose BEHR Premium Plus Ultra to protect the wood piece behind the gutter. The paint doesn't match but it wont be seen behind the gutter.

Fig.13 Prime 
and paint brown

Fig.14 Insert metal screws

Fig.15 Paint the inside too

Step 6: Fig.16 through fig.18 shows the gutter was cut and placed into the downspout. This was not level because it would go over the top of the existing garage gutter. Fig.18 shows the gutter is being measured past the downspout to add additional gutter to the end. Use a cordless drivers to insert screws from the gutter into the wood fascia.

Fig.16

Fig.17

Fig.18

Step 7: Job is done. After a dry fit of all the components all the parts were secured using a caulking gun with clear silicone adhesive. Fig.19 shows the end result. Not perfect but workable. Plus that what the client wanted.

Fig.19 Downspout over 
existing gutter

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How to Install Custom White Aluminum Door - Part 3 of 3 - Hardware Installation

Electric drill 120-volt

By Gary Boutin
 
Supplies and Tools: 
Complete door hardware directions
Handle guard template (Black with 3-holes) 
Drill bits 1/8 inch, 3/32 inch 
Electric drill cordless and 120 Volt
Glasses safety 
Pencil #2  
Screwdriver flat tipped
Screwdriver Phillip tip
Tape measure 

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. This Easter it seams appropriate to show how to finish the installation a custom entomology (insects) screen. Easter in many regions of our valley is were the no see-em bugs come out. We are all looking forward to our local insects that will stalked us in April. Mr. Gonzales was a truck driver for a local dairy company and he was moving to Chino Valley Senior Apartment Complex. He needed this job done since he could no longer handle any tools. 

This post shows the eleven steps on how to install the door hardware on a screen door.  

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the complete directions for installing a new hardware for this screen door.

Fig.1 The hardware plans

Step 2: Fig.2 shows the new location of the door handle. It also shows the door handle guard template on the outside of the door. This template assures the drilled holes will be at their correct height and location for the aluminum door.  

Fig.2 Door template is 
located just above 
the door handle

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the handle guard template on the inside of the door and the center hole is drilled.

Fig.3 Template

Step 4: Fig.4 shows the top hole is being drilled. Fig.5 shows the drill is holding the handle guard template in place fore the bottom hole to be drilled. 

Fig.4 Top hole

Fig.5 Bottom hole

Step 5: Fig.6 and fig.7 shows the door holes are drilled again to remove any sharp edges from the door handle.

Fig.6 Removing 
sharp edges

Fig.7 Plastic handle 
ready to install

Step 6: Fig.8 shows the door handle with the direction on the background. Fig.9 shows the installation of the handle and being tightened with Phillip screws.

Fig.8 Door handle

Fig.9 Handle ready

Step 7: Fig.10 and fig.11 shows the final adjustment to the door screen handle.

Fig.10 Fine tuning

Fig.11 Outside handle

Step 8: Fig.12 shows the door handle latch template and fig.13 shows the template will be placed on the door frame for the exact location of the door latch.

Fig.12 Paper template

Fig.13 Template on wood frame

Step 9: Fig.14 shows the last screw being placed on the bottom of the door latch.

Fig.14 Latch done

Step 10: Fig.15 shows the door closer plans and fig.16 shows the actual parts on the door closer is attached to the door frame.

Fig.15 Door closer plans

Fig.16 Door closer

Step 11: Fig.17 shows the door screen is completely installed.
This job is done and Mr. Gonzales can invite his family for the holidays.

Fig.17 Job done

 How To Install a Custom White Aluminum Door:

• Part 1 of 3 - The Manual
• Part 2 of 3 - Door Screen Alignment
• Part 3 of 3 - Hardware Installation

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How to Install Custom White Aluminum Door - Part 2 of 3 - Door Screen Alignment

Fig.1 Aviation shears

By Gary Boutin 
  
Supplies and Tools: 
Aviation snips
Claw hammer
Cordless drill driver
Drill bits 1/8 inch, 3/32 inch
Electric drill 
File metal
Glasses safety
Hacksaw (32 teeth per inch)
Pan head screws self drilling
Pencil #2 Carpenter style
Screwdriver flat tipped
Screwdriver Phillip tip
Tape measure
Wood chisels
Wood door shims

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. This Easter it seams appropriate to show how to install a custom bug screen. Easter in many regions of the California is when the large bugs and no see-em bugs come out. That's what we have to look forward to in April. Mr. Gonzales moved to a converted apartment turned into a Senior Apartment Condominium Complex for senior citizen. He wanted a flashy front screen door and he purchase his custom door from a Lowe's.

This post shows the twelve steps on how to align and install the door. 

Step 1: After reading the directions, the next step is to remove all the parts from the box and make sure all the hardware parts are enclosed. Above right fig.1 shows aviation snips that was used to cut down the aluminum door trim. 
Step 2: Fig.3 shows a cordless drill driver and a 1/8 inch drill bit drilling pilot starter holes for the Hinge Side Frame.

Fig.3 Starter holes

Step 3: The inside door jamb trim wasn't flat, and it was flared away from the front door so wooden shims were used to keep the jamb flat. Fig.4 and fig.5 shows wood door shims placed on the edge of the door jamb for the top and bottom hinge.

Fig.4 Top door hinge

Fig.5 Bottom door hinge

Step 4: Fig.6 and fig.7 shows a torpedo level is being used to make sure the screen door frame is straight and level. The torpedo level has a glass tube with a bubble in the middle to indicate it is level. Level in this case means the hinge side frame is aligned to the existing door frame and straight.

Fig.6 Torpedo level

Fig.7 Level the bubble 
is in the middle

Step 5: Fig.8 and fig.9 shows the bottom edge of the door is placed inside of the hinge side frame and pushed inside and upwards until the door is aligned inside the hinge side frame. 

Fig.8 Installing door

Fig.9 Aligning door

Step 6: Fig.10 shows the top edge of the door inside the hinge side frame. Now what needs to be done is secure the door to the hinge side frame with metal screws.

Fig.10 Top door edge 
aligned with hinge frame

Step 7: Fig.11 shows that a cordless screwdriver drilling a pilot hole into the door and hinge side frame. Fig.12 shows a cordless screwdriver placing self drilling pan head screws into the aluminum frame. Fig.13 shows a pan head screw has been inserted into the door.

Fig.11 Drilling into 
frame and door

Fig.12 Measure door and
 install pan head screws

Fig.13 Pan head 
screws installed

Step 8: Fig.14 shows the upper top right of the screen door is within the door jamb.

Fig.14 Right top of door

Step 9: Fig.15 shows the right side of the door is within the latch door frame.

Fig.15 Door alignment

Step 10: Fig.16 shows the bottom plate is flush to the door frame. Fig.17 shows the metal edge is cutting into the wood jamb the bottom plate is too long. Fig.18 and fig.19 shows the use aviation snips to cut a notch into the base plate so only the door edge touches the wood jamb. Use a metal file to make sure the metal edges are not razor sharp.

Fig.16 Bottom plate

Fig.17 Edge too long

Fig.18 Notching the edge

Fig.19 Using metal shears to 
cutting bottom plate

Step 11: Fig.20 and fig.21 shows the bottom plate is attached facing the right side of the door. Use of wood chisels helped get the bottom plate in position for securing the plate to the door

Fig.20 Wood chisel help 
adjust bottom door shield

Fig.21 Pencil edge 
for bottom plate

Step 12: Fig.22 shows the cordless screwdriver drilling a hole through the bottom of the hinge side frame. Fig.23 shows a hole was drilled but not through the screen door. Fig.24 shows a self drilling pan head screw was used to drill into the screen door to secure the hinge frame and the screen door.

Fig.22 Ryobi cordless 
drilled bottom hole

Fig.23 Hole drilled covering door

Fig.24 Inserted pan head screw

How To Install a Custom White Aluminum Door:

• Part 1 of 3 - The Manual
• Part 2 of 3 - Door Screen Alignment
• Part 3 of 3 - Hardware Installation

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