How To Replace A Gutter Section

As shown remove the retainers and connectors.

How to replace a gutter section.

Position the new corner and drill holes for the pop blind rivets. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes. Long replace the entire section with new material. When you buy your new gutter section make sure you order either an inside or outside box miter at the same time.

Measure the section of gutter you removed and add about 2 inches. Loosen downspout wall straps and pull the downspout away from the house. Hang the new gutter next to the old one and then slide the patch under the seam. 2 cut out damaged section.

This will allow for some overlap. Drill holes in the overlapping gutter sections to match the rivets you will be using. 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. Remove gutter hangers in and near the damaged area.

If the damaged area is more than 2 ft. Section from the box miter with a tin snips and you ve got yourself a custom slip joint. Insert wood spacers in the gutter near each hanger before prying. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

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. After removing the old corner clear away the old sealant with the 121 high speed cutter. With a caulk gun apply roofing cement to the existing gutters and position the replacement section so that it overlaps about an inch on either side. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges.

Hardware that holds gutters against the roof varies in design but all attachment systems are quite straightforward. This will keep your gutter in.