Do not apply silicone on top of silicone or on top of the old gutter sealant.
How to fix a leaking gutter joint.
Remove any screws or connecting hardware at the joint and then disassemble the leaking portion of the downspout.
If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws.
Clean out your gutters and downpipes to ensure there are no blockages.
Do not use the as seen on tv liquefied rubber in a can sealants that promise the world but in actuality work very.
There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout.
2 clean the joints replace the gaskets.
This will remove any blockages and help drain.
If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t.
Un clip the gutter bracket next to the joint that needs to repair and the gutter joint that is leaking.
Water will eventually find its way.