Diy Replace Guttering

Introduction if you need to replace your guttering and plan to do the work yourself you ll find new plastic guttering is the easiest type to fit.

Diy replace guttering. Hook the gutter hanger under the front edge of the gutter and over the back edge. Uninstall the gutter system from the fascia board you re replacing. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work. Plan on having a downspout for every 20 feet of gutter length.

Using a screwdriver or pry bar remove the downspouts and old gutters from your home. If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy. Step 2 remove the old gutters. Subscribe to this old house.

Snap the sections together. See the full guide here. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Scour off oxidation around the seam or end cap with a scrub brush or coarse steel wool.

Apply silicone and reassemble. And check the manufacturer s guidelines to find out how many fittings there ll be. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes. Unscrew the gutters from behind your existing fascia board with an electric screwdriver.

Then locate the brackets underneath your gutter holding them in place and unscrew them so you can lift the gutter up and away from the fascia. If there are any rotted or otherwise defected areas replace the board or use a fascia plate or cover to seal the area. Look for any damage to the fascia. Measure all the way round your house to work out the length of gutter you ll need.

Patches sealants step 1. Seal leaking end caps on gutters. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. Check the downspout step 4.

Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. Most home centers sell white and brown sections of gutters as well as slip joints to tie them together. Clean the area around the leak step 2. If a tree branch falls on the last 4 ft.

If your gutters are a custom color a home center can special order your color but not the slip joint to match. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5.