Removing Old Drip Edge With Gutter Nails

Use the nail spacing and pattern dictated by your code and or location.

Removing old drip edge with gutter nails.

Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. Put the claw of 1 hammer on the head of the gutter nail then hit it with the other hammer when the nail is loose give it a firm follow through hit. You can make a pry block from scrap 2 4 or 2 6.

2 pry up with a cat s paw or nail puller the. Avoid placing nails within 1 1 2 of the roof edge. Then simply place the block in the gutter and use your hammer or pry bar against it to pull out the nail and remove the ferrule. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first.

Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. Lower the gutter with the aid of an assistant so you avoid twisting it if you plan to reuse it. Gutter removal basics to remove the nails all you need is two hammers and someone to catch the gutters. Now it is usually slipped completely out without damaging the gutter.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. Pry up the metal spikes holding the gutter to the roof. Measure the gutter and cut the block to fit snugly between the fascia and the outer lip of the gutter filling the void with solid wood. Pull it out as far as you can.

Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely.