Repair Damaged Gutters Tips & Tools

Tools You Should Probably Have Before Starting Your Project

• Downspout Crimper
• Gutter Nail Driver
• Gutter outlet punches
• Gutter Cleaning Saw
• Gutter Screw Guide
• Snap Lock Punch with Gutter Adjustment
• Single Crimper 

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With these simple fixes, you can ensure that water is diverted away from your home and your foundation is protected. You will save money and time!

Regarding home improvement, rain gutters just don't cut it. You usually only give them a second thought once something goes wrong with yours. 

Without gutters and downspouts, rainwater would run off the roof, hurt the soil, turn the siding a different color, and possibly damage your foundation. 

More importantly, gutters and downspouts are the first lines of defense against water seepage in the basement or crawl space. This can happen if water pools near the foundation and hydrostatic pressure rises.

It's just as crucial to maintaining dry soil around a hillside house. Because of this, you must ensure your gutters are in good shape.

Repairing a hole in your Gutter

Caulking a leaky corner joint, and reattaching a gutter that has separated from the house are all covered in this section. You can improve the performance and longevity of your gutters by fixing any issues as soon as they appear.

Repairing a tear

There are many potential causes of gutter deterioration. A gutter of steel rots from the inside out. In contrast, one made of copper or aluminum can be easily pierced by falling branches or sharp implements.

Once in a while, you may come upon a drilled hole in a gutter that was made to remove water that had been collecting there. (A gutter that isn't draining correctly is either not sloping toward the downspout or is drooping and needs to be lifted.)

Any leak needs to be repaired immediately to prevent further damage. To fix the hole in the metal, you'll need roofing cement ($1.40 for a tube) and a patch bigger than the hole by a few inches. 

The patch must blend in with the gutter material. Aluminum flashing can be used to repair gutters made of the same material. If you don't, electrolytic corrosion will begin, steadily wearing away one metal in favor of the other.

Start by using a wide putty knife or plastic gutter scoop ($4) to remove all debris from the gutter. Put on some leather work gloves and clean with a wire brush with firm bristles. 

Use aviation snips to remove any rust around the hole.

Reduce the size of the metal patch so that it fits snugly into the cement.

Sealing Any Cracks Or Leaks

Gutter leaks typically occur at the seams where separate sections of the gutter have been joined. There are joints at the prefabricated corners and downspout outlets where the gutters join. There is little difference between repairing a corner joint and a straight one. In fact, even the most modern seamless gutters can develop leaks.

Fixing drooping or Sagging downspouts

Large spikes, called ferrules, are typically used to secure gutters. When a spike comes loose, the gutter might sag or even collapse. Sagging gutters can be fixed by switching out the original spike with a longer, more secure fastener, such as a set of 10 Fasten Master Gutter Screws (7 inches long, $10).

You could do all of this yourself, or sit back, relax and call the professionals. We'll come out withing 24 hours to assess your system and give you a bid.