How To Repair Gutter Downspout

Clean the area around the leak step 2.

How to repair gutter downspout.

Pump handle as many times as needed to set the rivet. Repair larger holes in gutters by covering them with patches. Use connector pipe bands which are also called clincher bands to connect the downspouts to the wall as required. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5.

To remove roofing cement from your hands or tools use vegetable oil on a rag. This is vital for the bonding that will establish the sealing compound. Using a brush and a solution made of water and dish soap clean the joints of the leaking downspout. Apply silicone and reassemble.

Debris from trees can clog underground drainage system and cause expensive damage. Use silicone strength caulk for re sealing. Silicone caulk is more impervious to water induced damage. The mandrel the thin part of the rivet will pop off once the rivet is fully installed.

Check the downspout step 4. Use the rivet tool according to instructions to pull the rivet through. To keep leaves and other debris from put strainer in each downspout opening. Take a sheet metal patch embed it in asphalt roofing cement and then apply another coat of cement over the patch as shown below.

Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. Insert a new rivet on one side through the hole you just drilled through the downspout sections.