TL;DR
A hidden hanger is a gutter support that clips inside the trough and screws horizontally through the fascia, invisible from the ground and far stronger than the old spike-and-ferrule method it replaced. Most versions snap under the front lip and over the back edge, then drive a 2- to 3-inch screw into the fascia or rafter tail, restoring clamping force that spikes lose as wood seasons.
What it means
A hidden hanger is a gutter support that clips inside the trough and screws horizontally through the fascia, invisible from the ground and far stronger than the old spike-and-ferrule method it replaced. Most versions snap under the front lip and over the back edge, then drive a 2- to 3-inch screw into the fascia or rafter tail, restoring clamping force that spikes lose as wood seasons. Installers space them every 24 inches, closer in snow regions, and they are the standard hardware on seamless aluminum installations.
Where it sits in the glossary
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