How To Repair Holes In Rain Gutters

Check for cracks and holes.

How to repair holes in rain gutters.

Learn if the issue is a clog not a leak. Keep your gutters in good shape for the longest life. Repair larger holes in gutters by covering them with patches. In other words buy a repair patch made of the same metal.

Locate the hole then remove all loose debris such as moss leaves and twigs from around the damaged area. Clean around the damaged area with a brush and warm soapy water to remove more stubborn. Since most gutter holes are caused either by rust or by something hitting the gutter during a storm the holes are usually asymmetrical and difficult to cover. Tighten up loose gutters.

Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Try to do this on a warm day but if the weather is cool warm the cement to room temperature so it spreads easily. Apply silicone and reassemble.

Trim the patch so it s 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the hole. Check the downspout step 4. Smooth roofing cement around the. Therefore first you ll need to get the putty knife and scrape the area around the hole and the edges with it to smooth any possible prickly elements which could harm you.

Patches sealants step 1. Patch small holes with roofing cement. Clean the area around the leak step 2. If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters it s going to surge up and over.

Applying a metal patch 1. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.