How To Repair Holes In Rain Gutters

Check for cracks and holes.

How to repair holes in rain gutters.

Try to do this on a warm day but if the weather is cool warm the cement to room temperature so it spreads easily. In other words buy a repair patch made of the same metal. Repair larger holes in gutters by covering them with patches. Check the downspout step 4.

If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters it s going to surge up and over. 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. Get a metal repair patch that matches your gutter material.

Smooth roofing cement around the. Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole. Locate the hole then remove all loose debris such as moss leaves and twigs from around the damaged area. Patches sealants step 1.

There should be no more than a inch drop in. Keep your gutters in good shape for the longest life. Patch small holes with roofing cement. Applying a metal patch 1.

Clean the area around the leak step 2. Tighten up loose gutters. Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. 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.

Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. If the patch isn t already small enough to lay flat.