Replacing Box Gutters With Aluminum

Meanwhile here is a general approach to replacing integral gutters with an aluminum fascia mounted gutter.

Replacing box gutters with aluminum.

There are at least three leaks and one is so bad the wood paneling under the gutter rotted and fell off. The gutters do overhang quite a bit so i m sure there is room to saw of the box gutters and put on aluminum gutters. A few of the neighbors with similar homes have aluminum gutters so i m sure it can be done. First clean all debris from the gutter with a wide putty knife or plastic gutter scoop 4.

When a box gutter system is failing due to leaks rotting or corrosion one option you have is to replace the box gutters with a more modern gutter system. Step 1 remove roof shingles before you can remove the existing box gutter you need to remove the shingles surrounding connecting to or overhanging the gutter. For example use aluminum flashing to patch an aluminum gutter. This fix has a tendency to bow over time creating a leaking situation.

It s important that the patch match the gutter material.