Sagging or Leaking Gutters
by Chuck Lunsford

These days seamless aluminum rain guters are the standard. They tend to require less maintenance, but still require upkeep. Gutters should be kept free of leaves and other debris so that water is not allowed to back up at the downspouts. When this happens, the weight can dislodge or bend the gutters causing them to sag or leak. Remove leaves and clean dirt and debris from the gutters with a wire brush. Pull out the old gutter spike with a pair of pliers. If hidden hangers are used simply back out the screw.

Feed a new threaded gutter screw into the original hole and use a drill/driver to secure it through the fascia. Leaks are common at seams and tie-ins to downspouts. Again removing the debris is the first step. Use a rag if needed to soak up any moisture and scrape out any old caulk or stubborn dirt. Apply special gutter caulk (GS 121 is the best in my opinion) to the seams to prevent future leaks.