Diy Replace Guttering

Look for any damage to the fascia.

Diy replace guttering.

Uninstall the gutter system from the fascia board you re replacing. Patches sealants step 1. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work. Seal leaking end caps on gutters.

Snap the sections together. Scour off oxidation around the seam or end cap with a scrub brush or coarse steel wool. If your gutters are white or brown adding a section of gutter to an existing section is easy. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.

Measure all the way round your house to work out the length of gutter you ll need. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. If there are any rotted or otherwise defected areas replace the board or use a fascia plate or cover to seal the area. Apply silicone and reassemble.

Most home centers sell white and brown sections of gutters as well as slip joints to tie them together. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. See the full guide here. Step 2 remove the old gutters.

If a tree branch falls on the last 4 ft. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Clean the area around the leak step 2. 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.

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. Just replace the damaged section. Repair those leaky or sagging gutters repair sagging gutters. And check the manufacturer s guidelines to find out how many fittings there ll be.

Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter. Plan on having a downspout for every 20 feet of gutter length. If your gutters are a custom color a home center can special order your color but not the slip joint to match. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes.

Using a screwdriver or pry bar remove the downspouts and old gutters from your home. Subscribe to this old house. Check the downspout step 4.