I know this is probably too late for you but others may find this
interesting...

When I needed gutters all around on my house I priced out the materials from
lowes, HD, etc. I then called in 3 companies to give estimates. believe it
or not having seamless gutters installed, in a color that matched my pain
scheme, was CHEAPER that buying the stuff for DIY!!!

I had the same experience with insulation on an addition to my house (I was
building it my self). I got some quotes from insulation guys and priced it
out my self from suppliers. Installed, in 1/2 day, by a pro was a few
dollars cheaper than my materials cost. Plus it was done in 1/2 day versus a
day or two to do it myself!

I have installed cutters myself and I'm capable. Its just some things are so
darn cheap to contract out. Or, is it the other way, the big chains have
marked up the prices of some materials soo much that the DIYs are getting
screwed?

Here is a fun one - Price out 1 cubic yard of concrete. Price it out at
Lowes and HD. You can buy any size bag they sell. What did you come up with?
Now call you local concrete guy. What does he charge, delivered (wet of
course)?

There are many more examples where DIYs are getting screwed but I digress
too much.

"Jack Fuller" wrote in message
...

I'm installing aluminum gutters on my house. It's my first try at
this and I have a problem.

I've put up the first inside miter box and connected to the gutters
with slip-in connectors. I've already bolted it to the facia board
and hate to take it down.

My problem is the connectors leak when I pour water in it to test. I
first used the tube type gutter sealant and am now trying the
tape-peel on type. it's still leaking.

Any idea would be greatly appreciated.


Jack