How To Reattach A Gutter Section

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How to reattach a gutter section.

Drill holes in the overlapping gutter sections to match the rivets you will be using. Slide the splices on as far as they ll go. Apply fresh sealant along one edge of the gutter seam press the pieces back together and replace the screws. Use a square and pencil to mark the gutter length and cut to the line.

Then using the rivets securely fasten the sections together. To ensure that the gutter remains in place reattach any retaining hardware to the replacement gutter section. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to th. Remove any remaining old sealant from both free ends of the gutter sections with a utility knife or sandpaper.

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Pull the top of the bracket toward you until it snaps out of place and the gutter comes loose. Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement. Hang the new gutter next to the old one and then slide the patch under the seam. Then trim the first section of the gutter to length with tin snips.

Wipe off any dirt sanding dust or other debris and make sure that the ends of the gutter sections are completely dry. Grab the top lip of the bracket that clips over the front edge of the gutter. Slide a ferrule or sleeve over each gutter screw once you pass it through the first hole but before you allow it to pass through the second hole and into the fascia board. Pull the top of the brackets free from the edge of your gutter.

7 screw each gutter. If the tin snips distorts the profile of the gutter just bend it back into shape with needle nose pliers.