Replacing Old Gutters

If you do decide.

Replacing old gutters. Remove the downspout from the gutter. These gutters while costly to build today can be easily repaired by replacing and rotted or missing wood and with the replacement of the metal lining they can be given another 100 years of life. Your hangers won t stay screwed in. 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.

The rules of thumb regarding gutter replacement are simple. Once the gutters become worn out enough your hardware won t be able to support them. Start by removing the old downspout. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section.

A roofing contractor can remove and replace or repair your gutter system at the same time as they replace your roof. Step 4 remove the gutter. Use a drill to remove screws or a hammer or pry bar if the gutter is attached with hangers. If your original gutters are straight solid and don t leak they don t need replacement period.

If you take some time to learn about what kind of gutter system you have and the benefits of having it replaced you will be in a much better position to decide. Snap the sections together. If your gutters are riddled with cracks holes or rust spots throughout then your best best is to replace the entire guttering system. If they do leak there s a fair chance they can be repaired.

Drop outlet that you buy with your new downspout as a template to trace an outline for the larger hole. Use the new 3 x 4 in. However there may be good reasons not to have your gutters replaced at this time. Remove the downspout attachment strap s.

Put your ladder beneath each of the points where the gutter is attached. In the case of steel or copper gutters contact your. Step 5 cut new gutters to fit. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.