Easy Way To Fix Leaky Gutters

Leaky gutters are easy to repair.

Easy way to fix leaky gutters.

If it is large use a piece of galvanized metal flashing. To fix a sagging gutter you may need to replace the hangers or at the very least re seat them. If the hole is small you can use plastic roofing cement. Is this something i can fix myself or do i need to replace my leaking gutters.

Using a bubble level check the slope gutters should drop about 1 4 inch for every 10 feet of run toward the downspouts. If the gutters are held by spike and ferrule hangers use a hammer to drive the long spike making sure it goes into solid wood. If your gutter is still basically sound the easiest way to stop the leak is by covering the damaged area with roof and gutter repair tape available at home centers and hardware stores. Video sponsored by gardner gib.

This old house general contractor tom silva has a fast fix for a dripping rain gutter. Gutter leaks usually start at rusty spots or seams that have opened up because of expansion and contraction. Leak stopper rubber flexx has a great 2 part system with waterproof tape and liquid coating. Lately whenever it rains water drips out of my house s gutters and onto the patio instead of out the downspout.