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Material Isn’t Tracking Properly in the BG7™ Machine

If the dimensions of the gutter coming out of the machine are incorrect or the material has shape issues, then the material isn’t tracking properly. Making sure that the Entry Guide or Entry Drum Extension is set up and aligned properly can help ensure that your material enters and exits the machine in proper alignment. […]

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The Gutter’s Hem / Lip Is Too Small

If the hem or lip on your finished gutter is coming out too small, less than the minimum recommended 1/4″, it could hinder the way the gutter functions or cause it to be improperly installed. Having too small of a lip can also cause the gutter to run uphill and into the building. On a […]

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The Gutter’s Hem / Lip Is Too Big

If you find that the lip or hem of the gutter is coming out rippled or distorted it could be because the lip is too big. The recommended lip on a gutter is approximately 1/4″ to 5/16″ maximum and should be turned under. On a MACH II™ Gutter Machine, the easiest way to fix the […]

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Gutter Running “Away From the House”

When holding the gutter in your hands and looking straight down towards the ground, if it appears that the center of the gutter touches the fascia but the ends do not, that means it’s “running away from the house.”  Refer to your gutter machine manual before making any adjustments to your machine. Learn How to Sight […]

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Gutter Is Running “Into the House”

If you see the ends of a finished piece of gutter bowing towards the house and the center is pulled away from the fascia, that means your gutter is “running into the house.” Refer to your gutter machine manual before making any adjustments to your machine. Learn How to Sight a Gutter and Identify Gutter Shape […]

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The Gutter Is Running “Downhill”

When looking at the bottom of your gutter from one end, you can tell it’s “running downhill” when you see the gutter is bowing slightly downward. Downhill is when the ends of the gutter are lower than the center of the gutter. Refer to your gutter machine manual before making any adjustments to your machine. […]

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The Gutter Is Running “Uphill”

If you see that there’s a slight bow upward towards the sky when looking at the bottom of your gutter from one end, this means your gutter is “running uphill.” The ends of the gutter are higher at either end than they are in the center.  Refer to your gutter machine manual before making any […]

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