How To Replace A Section Of Rain Gutter

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How to replace a section of rain gutter.

To replace sections of gutter that are bent dented or rusted beyond repair. Fill the ends of the new joint connectors with sealant before installing the gutter. Follow me http twitter. See the full guide here.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to th. Remove any retainers and or connectors from the section of gutter that needs replacing. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Place a 4 x 4 block of wood inside the good section of gutter next to the section you will be removing.

Fascia boards are found around the edges of your roof and usually support your home s rain gutter system. Loosen adjacent hangers if needed to add the replacement section. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section with an inside or outside corner piece. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

Cut a four inch long notch to overlap and splice together gutter sections. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes. Add hangers every 3 feet. Over time these boards may start to rot or need to be replaced due to damage.

Luckily replacing a fascia board is as easy as taking out the old board and fitting a new one in its place. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes.