Diy Replace Guttering

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work.

Diy replace guttering.

And check the manufacturer s guidelines to find out how many fittings there ll be. Patches sealants step 1. Subscribe to this old house. Seal leaking end caps on gutters.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. If your gutters are a custom color a home center can special order your color but not the slip joint to match. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.

Step 2 remove the old gutters. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Most home centers sell white and brown sections of gutters as well as slip joints to tie them together. See the full guide here.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Measure all the way round your house to work out the length of gutter you ll need. Snap the sections together. If there are any rotted or otherwise defected areas replace the board or use a fascia plate or cover to seal the area.

If a tree branch falls on the last 4 ft. Clean the area around the leak step 2. If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy. Scour off oxidation around the seam or end cap with a scrub brush or coarse steel wool.

Hook the gutter hanger under the front edge of the gutter and over the back edge. Introduction if you need to replace your guttering and plan to do the work yourself you ll find new plastic guttering is the easiest type to fit. Uninstall the gutter system from the fascia board you re replacing. Then locate the brackets underneath your gutter holding them in place and unscrew them so you can lift the gutter up and away from the fascia.

Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes. Using a screwdriver or pry bar remove the downspouts and old gutters from your home. Seamless gutter you don t need to replace the whole thing. Apply silicone and reassemble.

Look for any damage to the fascia. Unscrew the gutters from behind your existing fascia board with an electric screwdriver. Check the downspout step 4.