Replacing Old Gutters

Step 4 remove the gutter.

Replacing old gutters.

However there may be good reasons not to have your gutters replaced at this time. Replacing the fasteners and hardware of your gutters is an easy task but if they re constantly becoming loose and falling off then you should seek out a gutter replacement. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Snap the sections together.

Your hangers won t stay screwed in. If you ve tried once or twice to refasten gutter hangers but they keep slipping the problem may be with your fascia boards. 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. Remove the downspout from the gutter.

The rules of thumb regarding gutter replacement are simple. If your original gutters are straight solid and don t leak they don t need replacement period. Once the gutters become worn out enough your hardware won t be able to support them. A roofing contractor can remove and replace or repair your gutter system at the same time as they replace your roof.

If your gutters are riddled with cracks holes or rust spots throughout then your best best is to replace the entire guttering system. Use the new 3 x 4 in. Start by removing the old downspout. Put your ladder beneath each of the points where the gutter is attached.

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. Step 5 cut new gutters to fit. Drop outlet that you buy with your new downspout as a template to trace an outline for the larger hole. 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.

If they do leak there s a fair chance they can be repaired. In the case of steel or copper gutters contact your. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. If you do decide.