Repair Leaky Gutter Corners

One of the most common repairs we complete out in the field is to seal leaky gutters.

Repair leaky gutter corners.

One way to make sure your gutter doesn t fall off the house is to install fascia hanger brackets. Pull it off the gutter with your fingers or a pair of needle nose pliers. Clear all debris out of the gutter miter. Time after time we see the failed efforts of well intentioned diy ers head up the ladder and attempt to silicone and spray their way to success.

Cut the caulk with a utility knife. Leaking gutters can cause structural and cosmetic damage. Rain gutter spikes or screws should be at least seven inches long and eight is even better. Leave the old spikes in place a spike head looks better than a hole in the gutter.

You first need to clean your gutters thoroughly. If the metal gutter parts have rusted through you can quickly and easily patch it. You need to remove the old caulking. If the precise source of the leak isn t clear spray the area with a garden hose to identify the crack hole or gap where water is seeping out of the miter.

Remove the old silicone caulk from the joint connection. However more often then not weeks or even days later the leak returns to the befuddlement of the home owner. Therefore it should be dealt punctually to avoid major problems to your home. The bond will not be permanent and the leak will eventually return.

Repairing a leak on a corner gutter can be done easily and doesn t need a lot of time. If water is leaking where the gutter and downspout jointly connect repair the joint connection. Just hook the bracket under the front lip of the gutter and then screw the other side of the bracket to the fascia. Reach your gutter by using an extension ladder.

If the hole is small you can use plastic roofing cement. Repair leaking joints with silicone caulk. If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws. If you have a little standing water try to dam it up away from the corner using a sponge or an old rag.

Take an abrasive pad or wire brush and scrub the debris away from the leaky area.