Fix Outside Drip Gutter

Patches sealants step 1.

Fix outside drip gutter. Gutter downspouts with elbows can sometimes amplify the sound of water dripping through them. If the existing aluminum drip edge is pressed tight against the fascia board shim it out with inch thick x inch wide x 8 foot long strips of pressure treated wood. If you find that any fasteners are loose you may need to have them replaced. However sometimes it s enough to tighten the fasteners and then apply caulking or sealant around them to ensure that the holes are watertight.

If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t. Contractors have tried fixes like installing a lead plate in the elbow then a magnetic cushioned plate but those fixes usually just change the tone from a metallic drip drip drip to a thud thud thud sound. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. If necessary use a table saw to rip the inch thick strips from a pressure treated 1x6.

Drip strip is designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the drip edge and the top of the gutter to insure the water will flow into the gutter preventing any damage to your fascia or other parts of your home or landscaping. Apply silicone and reassemble. Clean the area around the leak step 2. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5.

If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter. Slide the wood strips behind the drip edge. Otherwise you may end up having to have your fascia replaced along with your gutters re hung. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.