Gutter Corner Is Sagging

We show how to fix a gutter that is falling down.

Gutter corner is sagging. When gutters sag they can cause leakage or an overflow of rainwater which can seep through the roof eaves behind the fascias into basement window wells and under the foundation. To repair a sagging gutter you need to get to the root of the problem. Then drive the hex head screw through the wood trim behind the gutter. Cut the tape with a scissors or a razor knife photo 2.

Roll the tape down the wall of the gutter pushing it firmly into curves and corners photo 3. Determine where your gutters are sagging. The first thing to do is to remove the section of your gutter that s sagging from the gutter brackets that have become loose. Over time your gutters may sag away from the fascia board the piece of wood that they attach to along your roof if the fasteners break or come loose.

Sagging gutters and gutters pulling away from the house this is usually a problem with the hangers the hardware that secures the gutters to the fascia. The weight of snow bent the mounting brackets and even broke some screws. Repair sagging gutters photo 1. Luckily sagging gutters can be an easy fix with a ladder and a few simple tools.

And end seams by 4 in. After that install the replacement hangers and make sure they re tight against the fascia. Work wrinkles and bubbles flat. By adding additional hangtite b.

This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to maintain aluminum gutters and downspouts. After that allow the seal to completely dry up. If the metal is bent or compromised it s best to remove and replace the entire section of gutter. Sagging gutters can create a number of problems from restricting drainage to compromising the integrity of your home s foundation.

Next inspect the hangers and replace damaged ones with new ones from your local hardware store. Overlap long seams by at least 1 in. They might have deteriorated over time the fasteners may have backed out of the wood or they re spaced too far apart to support the weight of full gutters. Ensure all the screws that hold the brackets to the front are all taken out.

Use your screwdriver to remove your gutter hangers from underneath your shingle or roofing material. Then use an exterior seal that s waterproof to fill the screw holes. In some instances the gutter actually bends onto itself whereas in other cases the gutter supports can come loose or break completely.