Fix Outside Drip Gutter

Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.

Fix outside drip gutter.

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. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout. Check the downspout step 4.

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. 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. If your gutters are fastened with spikes and some spikes are loose or rusted simply hammering the spike back in isn t. Otherwise you may end up having to have your fascia replaced along with your gutters re hung.

If necessary use a table saw to rip the inch thick strips from a pressure treated 1x6. If the gutter is close to a bedroom window this can get annoying. If clips or brackets hold your gutters check for broken clips and loose or missing screws. However sometimes it s enough to tighten the fasteners and then apply caulking or sealant around them to ensure that the holes are watertight.

Clean the area around the leak step 2. Patches sealants step 1. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. 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.

Gutter downspouts with elbows can sometimes amplify the sound of water dripping through them. Apply silicone and reassemble.