How To Fix Leaky Gutters

This video takes a look at how to repair aluminium guttering to a good standard that should last many years.

How to fix leaky gutters.

Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. Allow the insides of the gutters to dry out and brush leaking seams clean. Do not apply silicone on top of silicone or on top of the old gutter sealant. Clean the joints replace the gaskets step 3.

There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout. Water will eventually find its way. If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without. If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws.

Clean the area with household spray cleaner a scrub brush and rags to get it as clean as possible. Apply silicone reassemble. Patches sealants step 1. They do the job all right but.

The cleaner it is the better your patch will hold over time. Do not use the as seen on tv liquefied rubber in a can sealants that promise the world but in actuality work very. Remove connecting hardware step 2. If you have to resort to a toothbrush for crevices.

Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. Years ago spikes and ferrules were a common method for hanging gutters. If necessary use a table saw to rip the inch thick strips from a pressure treated 1x6. Watch this video to learn.

Patch small holes with roofing cement. Clean the area around the leak step 2. To fix your gutter leak start by scooping out all the crud. If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t.

Slide the wood strips behind the drip edge. Check the downspout step 4. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Apply silicone and reassemble.

Apply silicone or special gutter caulking compound along the seams on the inside and outside to seal the leaks as shown above. Caulk sealants step 1. Often aluminum guttering will start to leak from. If the existing aluminum drip edge is pressed tight against the fascia board shim it out with inch thick x inch wide x 8 foot long strips of pressure treated wood.