Fix Outside Drip Gutter

Apply plastic roofing cement step 3.

Fix outside drip gutter.

Gutter downspouts with elbows can sometimes amplify the sound of water dripping through them. Slide the wood strips behind the drip edge. If necessary use a table saw to rip the inch thick strips from a pressure treated 1x6. If you find that any fasteners are loose you may need to have them replaced.

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. However sometimes it s enough to tighten the fasteners and then apply caulking or sealant around them to ensure that the holes are watertight. 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. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5.

Check the downspout step 4. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout. 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. 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. Patches sealants step 1. Otherwise you may end up having to have your fascia replaced along with your gutters re hung. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.

Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Apply silicone and reassemble.