How to hang gutters on a gazebo without drilling holes
Standard gutter installations require screwing directly into proprietary fascia trim, which risks damaging metal frames. Using specialized hook hangers that clip over the top edge allows you to attach gutters securely without drilling, avoiding permanent structural modifications.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1using self tapping sheet metal screwsDid this help you?
- 2jury rigging something or sliding an angle flashing under the roofing materialDid this help you?
- 3using smaller 2 inch eaves troughDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“I'm trying to avoid drilling if I can”source ↗
“I too need too do this. That's why I'm here”source ↗
“I was hoping for some sort of hook hanger that will hook to the top of the face and not need screws”source ↗
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