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spillenger
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 04:48pm
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That's probably the first and last time I will ever write that group of words.
I get my water from a rain catch system using gutters mounted on various sides of the cabin, which dump the water into a water tank.
My cabin is an octagonal structure, so the exterior angles are, let us say, not standard sizes. I recently added more gutters and I had someone put them up for me. He was stymied by the problem of how to join the gutters at the turns. And now his handiwork is not producing any water because his joinery ends up damming up the works.
Here is my question: What is the best way to connect two of these white plastic gutters where they meet at an angled juncture when the angle is not something that can be found at, say, a Home Depot? I want something that does not block the water flow in any way.
My geometry is rusty -- The joint angles of this octagonal cabin look to the naked eye like they're about 135 degrees.
Any advice much appreciated.
Paul
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 06:11pm
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I tried a Google search for "adjustable gutter corner" and came up with some relevant hits, but in the UK. Have a deeper/longer look and you may find something.
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JJHess
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 06:27pm
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When we have to do this with aluminum gutter we miter them on site. The profile (I'm assuming you are using 'K' style gutter) is the hardest to get but some patience, a steady support and a good hack saw will work. Leave the bottom and the back overlap and cut the backs where they meet and bend them together. Caulk the back and bottom at the overlap and join together with a couple zip screws. You'll have to caulk the front profile from the inside to seal it up. If you are real careful you can leave the front top squared portion overlap as well and join that with a zip screw.
With all the window flashings and similar seal tapes out there you can also seal everything up with tape from the inside.
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 06:32pm
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A good gutter contractor should be able to manufacture them for you out of standard profile galvanized or aluminum gutter. Won't be cheap but will last a long time if you keep the crud out. You'll make it easier for him if you manufacture a small, template eave corner that duplicates the shape and dimensions of your octagon corners. That way he has a visual, physical reference to work with.
Otherwise, you could cut the angle on plastic gutter on a miter saw, then epoxy it together using fiberglass cloth over the joints to give it strength. Do tests to ensure the epoxy sticks to the plastic.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2014 04:24pm
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Are you using the PVC gutters? Here is what I'd do. Miter them with a saw, measure and get the right angle, then cut them at that angle. Then just get some PVC glue (clean, not the colored stuff) and glue them. The glue will melt them together. Then with a razorblade, trim off excess inside so it doesnt impede flow. If you dont have PVC gutters, braze the corners or get PVC gutters. You can get them in brown etc too.
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creeky
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2014 05:03pm
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I did bend some plastic tubes into really odd shapes while trying to build a steam box for some wood I needed to bend. And yes. i did get my bent wood done.
You could try putting the plastic tube inside a box, steam, and then bend it to the required angle.
all i got.
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Bevis
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2014 07:23pm
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I bent some pvc ones using a heat gun once for a friend.
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