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. Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece. Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap. When gutter stiffeners are encountered use a self drilling screw to attach the mesh to the stiffener for added strength. The width of the gutter may also influence your choice of what you use for a base and how you lay out the tines.

You can even rig up your own diy gutter vacuum using materials you most likely already have lying around at home. 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. Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw. 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.

Place nails and screws approximately every 18 inches to make sure it stays secure. Watch more home repair diy videos. Our home s rain gutters get no respect until cleaning time comes around. Measure the rain gutter.