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.

Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. 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. Measure the rain gutter. Our home s rain gutters get no respect until cleaning time comes around.

Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece. Climbing ladders or going on the roof can be dangerous accidents and injuries happen. The width of the gutter may also influence your choice of what you use for a base and how you lay out the tines. Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap.

Watch more home repair diy videos. 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. You need to know how wide your gutter is so your rake will fit in it.