Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes.
Patching gutter seams.
There should be no more than a inch drop in.
If there is a.
It is easy to fix the leaking rusted seams where gutters connect to each other.
Use a commercial grade gutter sealant and simply re apply where needed in a thorough manner.
Tighten up loose gutters.
Identify the leaking seam.
Dry the area with a rag as it must be completely dry for the caulking or roof cement to adhere.
Once you ve placed the new or existing piece on top add more sealant along the outside seams to lock out moisture and dirt.
Fix the seam seal.
Learn if the issue is a clog not a leak.
Reach your gutter by using an extension ladder.
Cut the plastic.
Find the crack and scrub the area around it to give way for a small plastic replacement sheet to.
After you ve cleaned the area place the sealant along any seams or holes before placing another part of the gutter or a new piece on top of this area.
You don t want to cause a restriction.
Squeeze a bead of sealer along the seam joint and then smooth the sealer to allow easy flow of water through the gutter.
If there is a gap in the joint you should use your cardboard or plastic spreader to force sealer into the joint.
How to seal gutter seams to avoid leaks.
Gutters are a series of pieces of metal or plastic set inside one another much like shingled roofs.
Any issues like this need to be resolved before new sealant can be applied.
Keep your gutters in good shape for the longest life.
If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters it s going to surge up and over.
Check for cracks and holes.
Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges.
Use your large pair of scissors to cut a strong plastic and produce a small replacement patch.
Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.
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.
