Without end caps, your rain gutter loses most of its functionality.
Rain gutters help direct the flow of water to a specific location when it's raining. The end caps are a vital piece of the puzzle because they keep the rain from falling off the end of the gutter; they help hold the water in the gutter as it's going down the downspout. It's easiest to install the end caps before hanging the gutter, but it can also be done once you've already installed the gutter. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Hold your end cap in place and use your power drill to drill a sheet metal screw into the gutter to hold it temporarily. Use a 1/8-inch screw so a pop rivet will later fit into the hole.
2. Drill a 1/8-inch diameter hole into the end cap on the opposite outer wall from where you installed the sheet metal screw. Use the pop rivet tool to drive a rivet into the hole.
3. Unscrew the sheet metal screw and insert another pop rivet into the hole. Seal the inside seam with your caulking. After giving the caulking a day to dry, run a water hose through it to ensure your end caps are sealed tightly.
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