Patching Gutter Leaks

It is easy to fix the leaking rusted seams where gutters connect to each other.

Patching gutter leaks.

Leaky gutters are easy to repair. 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. This guide explains how to fix gutter leaks specifically when repairing a small or large hole in metal gutters. Any issues like this need to be resolved before new sealant can be applied.

Sand away as much of the rust as possible and spray on a rust preventative paint. Video sponsored by gardner gib. Use a commercial grade gutter sealant and simply re apply where needed in a thorough manner. If the hole is small you can use plastic roofing cement.

If the metal gutter parts have rusted through you can quickly and easily patch it. You may need to remove other gutter or downspout sections near the leaky joint first. Then use a power washer or the strongest blast from your. Remove any screws or connecting hardware at the joint and then disassemble the leaking portion of the downspout.

2 clean the joints replace the gaskets. Leak stopper rubber flexx has a great 2 part system with waterproof tape and liquid coating.