How To Splice Wood Gutter Repair

Here s a quick illustrated guide to the three main steps of gutter splicing.

How to splice wood gutter repair.

Any cracks are in need of repair. Clean the entire length of the gutter making sure all downspouts are clear. When two pieces of gutter are jointed together we usually cut a splice joint and then relieve the wood 1 inch one each side of the joint. If your gutter is still basically sound the easiest way to stop the leak is by covering the damaged area with roof and gutter repair tape available at home centers and hardware stores.

Of course we re talking about splicing a joist or rafter as part of a repair technique for a rotted termite damaged or over spanned joist. This will allow you to see if your gutters flow properly. Wash out the wooden gutter with a water hose. This is called prescriptive solutions.

The unfortunate result of direct sunshine on wet wood rapid drying is to cause the wood to split wide open. A strong rain gutter splice technique. Step 3 seal cracks. Gutters can become worn over time on the inside and are prone to wood rot and damage due to age and weather.

A strong rain gutter splice technique is definitely needed for my new gutter. Allow the gutters to dry completely before moving onto the next step. Once the wood is rotted gutters are structurally unsafe and can come apart in the harshest of weather conditions. This is done by chiseling out a section for the lead to be recessed and make a waterproof seam.

The gutter material i have chosen comes in standard lengths. The photograph to the right shows a running scarf joint the joint used to splice two long pieces without changing direction. Gutter leaks usually start at rusty spots or seams that have opened up because of expansion and contraction. Most people would think the the lack of drying sun on the north side would lead to greater chance of rotting.

Whatever the reason the secret to a good splice is the connection method and good workmanship. Wood gutters are often found on vintage homes. The 36 one piece 4 x6 north gutter in near perfect shape. This video illustrates the full guide to a large scale repair using a pre cut timber splice on site at york university campus during a massive refurbishment program to windows and box window.

So somewhere along the gutter there will need to be a splice or two. Especially on old victorians. We at blue ox millworks get a lot of questions involving the technique for splicing wood gutter.