Repair Hole In Gutter

Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes.

Repair hole in gutter.

Locate the hole then remove all loose debris such as moss leaves and twigs from around the damaged area. Hold the metal flashing firmly in place until the cement has dried and then test for sturdiness. Clean around the damaged area with a brush and warm soapy water to remove more stubborn. Try to do this on a warm day but if the weather is cool warm the cement to room temperature so it spreads easily.

Now it s time to gently place the metal patch on top of the gutter hole. One downspout one drop outlet three elbows and two wall clips will cost about 40 at a home center. Press it towards the gutter and leave it to dry. If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area.

Gutter repair patches are made of rubberized asphalt and are typically around 4 by 6 in 10 by 15 cm in size. Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. Once you have identified and thoroughly cleaned and dried the hole use roofing cement tarry paste or liquid rubber around the rusted edges of the hole. 3 stick the patch over the hole to complete the repair.

If a gutter isn t draining properly it s either not sloping toward the downspout or it s sagging and needs to be raised you have to patch any hole right away so it doesn t grow larger. You can then apply a sized piece of metal flashing. Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws. A waterproof sealing product such as ge clear gutter caulk available on amazon is easy to use.

Occasionally you ll find a hole that someone drilled through a gutter in an attempt to drain standing water. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement. Repair larger holes in gutters by covering them with patches.

Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer. It s really as simple as that peel the adhesive backing off of the flexible patch lay it over the hole and smooth out any air bubbles with your fingers.