Fix Sagging Gutters

If the metal is bent or compromised it s best to remove and replace the entire section of gutter.

Fix sagging gutters.

Sagging gutters are unsightly and can lead to leaks. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. Determine where your gutters are sagging.

After that install the replacement hangers and make sure they re tight against the fascia. If your gutters use long spikes or nails that go through the front of the gutter replace them with threaded spikes for a more secure fit. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. Luckily sagging gutters can be an easy fix with a ladder and a few simple tools.

Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. If you have u shaped brackets holding your gutter from underneath change out the ones that are broken or loose. Repairing sagging gutters to repair a sagging gutter you need to get to the root of the problem. In some instances the gutter actually bends onto itself whereas in other cases the gutter supports can come loose or break completely.

You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. Use your screwdriver to remove your gutter hangers from underneath your shingle or roofing material. The screw is inserted through the gutter and ferrule and then driven into the fascia board deep enough to support the gutter but not too deep to collapse it.