How To Repair Holes In Rain Gutters

If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters it s going to surge up and over.

How to repair holes in rain gutters.

Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. Try to do this on a warm day but if the weather is cool warm the cement to room temperature so it spreads easily. Check the downspout step 4.

Tighten up loose gutters. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. Keep your gutters in good shape for the longest life. Clean the area around the leak step 2.

Learn if the issue is a clog not a leak. Clean around the damaged area with a brush and warm soapy water to remove more stubborn. Patch small holes with roofing cement. Check for cracks and holes.

Since most gutter holes are caused either by rust or by something hitting the gutter during a storm the holes are usually asymmetrical and difficult to cover. Apply silicone and reassemble. There should be no more than a inch drop in. Therefore first you ll need to get the putty knife and scrape the area around the hole and the edges with it to smooth any possible prickly elements which could harm you.

Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole. If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat. Get a metal repair patch that matches your gutter material. In other words buy a repair patch made of the same metal.

Repair larger holes in gutters by covering them with patches. Locate the hole then remove all loose debris such as moss leaves and twigs from around the damaged area.