How To Replace A Gutter Section

Hardware that holds gutters against the roof varies in design but all attachment systems are quite straightforward.

How to replace a gutter section.

This will allow for some overlap. Hang the new gutter next to the old one and then slide the patch under the seam. After removing the old corner clear away the old sealant with the 121 high speed cutter. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

This will keep your gutter in. If the damaged area is more than 2 ft. As shown remove the retainers and connectors. When drilling try to use the same holes from the old gutter corner.

Insert wood spacers in the gutter near each hanger before prying. Section from the box miter with a tin snips and you ve got yourself a custom slip joint. Loosen downspout wall straps and pull the downspout away from the house. Disconnect the downspout from the elbow below the gutter drop outlet.

2 cut out damaged section. Drill holes in the overlapping gutter sections to match the rivets you will be using. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes. Long replace the entire section with new material.

If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Remove gutter hangers in and near the damaged area. Position the new corner and drill holes for the pop blind rivets.

Use a 4x4 block of wood and place it inside the good section of gutter as you cut the bad section out with a hacksaw. Use a screwdriver or hammer to disconnect the brackets or other mounting hardware.