How To Relevel Gutters

Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly.

How to relevel gutters.

Step 1 inspect the gutter. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. A simple method for checking the gutter alignment is to pour a one gallon bucket of water into the gutter at its highest point. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout.

Step 5. You may need a screwdriver to tighten them which may help get the gutters back into alignment. Step 4 re align the gutters. Step 2 check the water flow.

If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. If you notice the water slowing or stopping on its way to the downspout continue to pour buckets of water until you can isolate where the problem is located. How to re align rain gutters.

Step 3 determine the cause of slow drainage. If they are bent out of shape carefully apply pressure to bend them back. While you are realigning the gutters this is a good opportunity to check for any debris build up broken seals or.