How To Fix A Gutter That Is Falling Off

Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement.

How to fix a gutter that is falling off.

Climb a ladder next to your sagging gutter. Divide the height of the ladder you re using by 4 and set the base that far away from the wall. Leave the old spikes in place a spike head looks better than a hole in the gutter. The gutter slope is essential to the overall functioning of the system and an incorrect slope can cause a myriad of problems.

Look for any metal brackets that are connecting your gutter to the side of your roof and home. Start by removing half of the current hangers so your gutter doesn t fall off completely. Pull out the screws and fasteners from your gutter and throw them away. One way to make sure your gutter doesn t fall off the house is to install fascia hanger brackets.

If the gutter slope isn t properly positioned it will pool in the system and spill over the. Here s a quick fix for that problem demonstrate. Just hook the bracket under the front lip of the gutter and then screw the other side of the bracket to the fascia. Remove half of your flimsy gutter hangers with an electric drill.

In this video i show you how to secure a falling down gutter without having to remove the gutter and replace the brackets. Place your ladder so both of the feet are firmly planted on the ground and lean it against your home carefully. Climb your ladder and always maintain 3 points of contact.