Diy Gutter Rake

Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.

Diy gutter rake.

A gutter vacuum attachment high pressure flusher or specially designed gutter rake or tongs will make it possible to clear the gunk out of your gutters safely and efficiently from ground level. Watch more home repair diy videos. 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.

The width of the gutter may also influence your choice of what you use for a base and how you lay out the tines. Climbing ladders or going on the roof can be dangerous accidents and injuries happen. Our home s rain gutters get no respect until cleaning time comes around. 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.

When gutter stiffeners are encountered use a self drilling screw to attach the mesh to the stiffener for added strength. Use the self drilling screws and the electric drill or screwdriver to attach the other edge to the outer edge of the gutter. Place nails and screws approximately every 18 inches to make sure it stays secure. Measure the rain gutter.