Removing Gutter Anchors

If the gutter is very long be cautious removing it.

Removing gutter anchors.

Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws. Set the drill aside and grasp the top of the remaining anchor with a pair of pliers. With the above safety procedures in mind use a power drill in reverse or a screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the roof or in the siding holding the gutter in place. Threaded plastic cone shaped or expanding anchors can.

Then use a cordless drill to drive the screw into a new hole in the fascia board. You can then start removing the other nails. 2 observe the wall anchor in the wall. Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof.

Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone. Step 2 removing other nails. You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed.

Snug the screw up to the gutter being careful not to over tighten it. It might sound convenient but letting a large piece of gutter fall to the ground is unsafe. Detach the nail or screw that protrudes from the wall anchor with pliers or a screwdriver. This is as simple as removing each gutter hanger or other device that holds the gutter in place.

Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. Pull it out as far as you can. The first move is to remove any screws to access the anchor and then proceed with a method best suited to the particular type of fastener.

Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. Lift the frame or item from the wall and place it aside. Wiggle the pliers back and forth until the masonry anchor pulls out of the wall.