How To Solder Gutter Joints

A gutter would be nearly impossible to solder even if it was new and clean.

How to solder gutter joints.

The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. For more info and tips visit. This video series was done in conjunction with. The zambelli consultant shows step by step how to solder a stop end for half round gutter.

The solder should run underneath the overlap. Measure and cut this gutter piece with a hacksaw or tin snips. The joints have been caulked with aluminum metal caulk and the i have some aluminum gutters joints and aluminum flashing joints which have failed and need to be fixed. I ve had a older fella explain and show me where the iron hasmore benfits than the mapp torch tinning and also lacing built in gutter on the joints for more integrity.

That was a great week i learned shrinking strecthing the idea of roll stock is alot more difficult to work with than sheet stock where ruby flux is better than plumbers flux. Follow me on instagram franklincustomcopperworks norwalk ct 203 9978069. Marking the whole process rudimentary. Kyle diamond of new dimension construction demonstrates how to finish soldering the seams of a copper gutter liner the last step in a 5 part series.

If there are hard edges and it feels like the solder is not running easily re heat your bolt or clean it. The solder behind the bolt will solidify as the bolt moves away. Tjk may 23.