Repairing Metal Guttering

Squeeze the gutter to release the union piece peel the gasket away and replace it with a new one.

Repairing metal guttering.

You can paint this primer directly over the existing liner and any rust that exists. If you have plastic guttering joined with a union piece one of the gaskets seals may be damaged. Larger holes can be carefully covered with a piece of flashing sheet metal. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout.

For example use aluminum flashing to patch an aluminum gutter. 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. Apply silicone and reassemble. Find the center point of your gutter and secure a support.

Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. The cement should be spread at least two to three inches around the holes. Screw in 2 3 philip s screws and remove the other hangers. Saving a sagging gutter 1.

For a metal gutter scrape any dirt out of the joint and dry it. Install a supportive gutter. Then inject roof and gutter sealant into the joint with an applicator gun. Clean the area around the leak step 2.

Look for any metal brackets that are connecting. If you don t you ll encourage electrolytic corrosion a process that slowly etches away one metal in favor of the other. Once the metal dries rub it with an abrasive pad then wipe away dust and allow to dry completely. Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.

Check the downspout step 4. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. It s important that the patch match the gutter material. Cover any holes you find in the metal gutter with some roofing cement.

Next coat the inside of the gutter channel with a self etching metal primer. Scrub the inside of the gutter around the hole using a wire brush dipped in water to remove rust. Buy a tube of roofing cement 1 40 and a metal repair patch several inches larger than the damaged area. If the hole is very large the flashing can be pressed into the cement.

If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws. If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t. Remove half of your flimsy gutter hangers with an electric drill.