Replacing Old Gutters

Start by removing the old downspout.

Replacing old gutters.

Use a drill to remove screws or a hammer or pry bar if the gutter is attached with hangers. Step 4 remove the gutter. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. The rules of thumb regarding gutter replacement are simple.

If you do decide. Step 5 cut new gutters to fit. Once the gutters become worn out enough your hardware won t be able to support them. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.

Snap the sections together. However there may be good reasons not to have your gutters replaced at this time. If you ve tried once or twice to refasten gutter hangers but they keep slipping the problem may be with your fascia boards. Put your ladder beneath each of the points where the gutter is attached.

If they do leak there s a fair chance they can be repaired. You can cut out the larger hole with a tin snips or you could use an oscillating multi tool equipped with a metal cutting blade. A roofing contractor can remove and replace or repair your gutter system at the same time as they replace your roof. Your hangers won t stay screwed in.

Drop outlet that you buy with your new downspout as a template to trace an outline for the larger hole. Replacing the fasteners and hardware of your gutters is an easy task but if they re constantly becoming loose and falling off then you should seek out a gutter replacement. In the case of steel or copper gutters contact your. Use the new 3 x 4 in.

Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Remove the downspout from the gutter. Remove the downspout attachment strap s. If you take some time to learn about what kind of gutter system you have and the benefits of having it replaced you will be in a much better position to decide.