How To Patch Gutter

When installing an additional downspout isn t an option install a 3 x 4 in.

How to patch gutter. These three easy repairs will keep your gutters flowing properly and your home dry. Check the downspout step 4. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes. See the full guide here.

Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Gutter with one 2 x 3 in. Clean the area around the leak step 2. Applying a metal patch 1.

Apply silicone and reassemble. Cut a piece of roof flashing about an inch larger than the hole and lay on a coat of roof patch cement. Get a metal repair patch that matches your gutter material. Wear work gloves when cleaning gutters because you may come in contact with some sharp metal.

If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat. Rain gutters aren t very exciting. Stick this over the hole. Downspout your gutter probably overflows during heavier rainfalls.

Downspout in place of the smaller one. Patches sealants step 1. How to repair gutters method 1 of 3. Saving a sagging gutter.

Once its in place and pushed down the cement will ooze out around the edges. Repairing a leaking downspout. Apply a liberal amount of roofing cement around the hole with a caulking gun. Put on durable work gloves before making any repairs.

Use hooks to attach a bucket for tools or debris or just drop debris onto plastic or a drop cloth on the ground. Unscrew any screws or hardware to remove a leaking section of the. Make sure your ladder isn t sitting on the plastic. If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t.

Smooth roofing cement around the. In other words buy a repair patch made of the same metal. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout. Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole.

Sand the rust with sandpaper and apply a spray on rust preventative. Fixing clogs and holes in your gutter. For more tips see our ladder and scaffolding buying guide. If you have a 50 ft.

Spread the cement a few inches beyond the hole on all sides.