How To Solder Gutter Joints

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.

How to solder gutter joints.

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. Measure and cut this gutter piece with a hacksaw or tin snips. Tjk may 23. Marking the whole process rudimentary.

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. The solder behind the bolt will solidify as the bolt moves away. This video series was done in conjunction with. When the solder has run you can slowly drag the bolt further down the joint feeding as you go as long as its hot enough.

The zambelli consultant shows step by step how to solder a stop end for half round gutter. 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. Follow me on instagram franklincustomcopperworks norwalk ct 203 9978069. Not easy and the solder is very expensive.

The first gutter piece and maybe the second and even a third piece will likely be full 10 ft. The solder should run underneath the overlap. For more info and tips visit.