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Default Seal gutter seams?


"Big_Jake" wrote in message
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On May 15, 9:49 pm, Peetie Wheatstraw
wrote:
They make caulk specifically for gutters. It is a bear to work with,
because it is ultra sticky and doesn't have much body. Any hardware
store will have it. But, in the end, I like silicone for versatility.

JK



Seamless alum. gutters were installed maybe 17 years ago on my little
brick bungalow in midwest US.

"Seamless" on the straight lengths. The corner pieces were sealed
with something that looks like caulk inside the gutter.

I noticed one corner leaking the other day. Exactly where it does
the 90 degree turn.

What should I use to re-seal inside the corners? 100% silicone caulk?
Maybe DAP (I won't touch GE)??

Thanks,
Peetie

I have some gutter sealer which is butyl rubber. It is very fluid, sticks
like crazy to anything and everything. It is a pain to use and clean up. I
use silicone caulk which seems to work easier and lasts ok.

Don Young