Repairing Metal Guttering

If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t.

Repairing metal guttering. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. For a metal gutter scrape any dirt out of the joint and dry it. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout. Saving a sagging gutter 1.

Look for any metal brackets that are connecting. For example use aluminum flashing to patch an aluminum gutter. Clean the area around the leak step 2. Then inject roof and gutter sealant into the joint with an applicator gun.

You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade. Check the downspout step 4. If the hole is very large the flashing can be pressed into the cement. Buy a tube of roofing cement 1 40 and a metal repair patch several inches larger than the damaged area.

Remove half of your flimsy gutter hangers with an electric drill. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. Install a supportive gutter. To restore or repair your rusted box gutter liner you first need to clean the gutter and remove any debris.

Next coat the inside of the gutter channel with a self etching metal primer. Find the center point of your gutter and secure a support. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. Screw in 2 3 philip s screws and remove the other hangers.

If you don t you ll encourage electrolytic corrosion a process that slowly etches away one metal in favor of the other. Larger holes can be carefully covered with a piece of flashing sheet metal. Once the metal dries rub it with an abrasive pad then wipe away dust and allow to dry completely. If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws.

Patches sealants step 1. It s important that the patch match the gutter material. Squeeze the gutter to release the union piece peel the gasket away and replace it with a new one. Cover any holes you find in the metal gutter with some roofing cement.

You can paint this primer directly over the existing liner and any rust that exists. Scrub the inside of the gutter around the hole using a wire brush dipped in water to remove rust. If you have plastic guttering joined with a union piece one of the gaskets seals may be damaged.