Repair Gutter Joint Leaks

Add any necessary fasteners or connectors.

Repair gutter joint leaks. It will be difficult to remove and quite stubborn but it all needs to go. Try to avoid the clear as the uv rays from the sun break it down quicker. Make sure the area where the sealant will be applied is thoroughly clean by brushing away any debris that has fallen into the gutter from the roof. Clean any caulk or adhesive from both parts of the joint using a stiff wire brush.

Use your fingers and get the sealant right into the seam and up both inside walls of the gutter. Then use a power washer or the strongest blast from your. If you aren t comfortable on a ladder don t get on one it s simply not worth it. Apply a bead of silicone caulk to one of the parts at the joint area then reassemble the gutter system.

Next use a chisel or some type of scraping tool and remove all of the old sealant. Using a small trowel a gutter scoop or your gloved hands clear away as much debris as possible dropping it into a bucket for disposal. The first step is to gain access to the area in a safe and secure way. Apply silicone reassemble.

It s specially made for the gutter installation industry. Be liberal when applying the sealant directly onto the seam that leaks.