Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
Hi, I have a 25-30 foot galvanized steel gutter run with downspouts on
each end. There is a slight dip in the middle so water collects there and never drains. I've cleaned out any mud/debris and still I get about 1/2 of water that can't drain. How can I fix this? I'm pretty handy but never addressed this type of problem. Looking for advice, tips, lessons learned, etc. Thanks. The gutter and roof are about 5-6 years old. |
#2
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
"autonut843" wrote in message oups.com... Hi, I have a 25-30 foot galvanized steel gutter run with downspouts on each end. There is a slight dip in the middle so water collects there and never drains. I've cleaned out any mud/debris and still I get about 1/2 of water that can't drain. How can I fix this? I'm pretty handy but never addressed this type of problem. Looking for advice, tips, lessons learned, etc. Thanks. The gutter and roof are about 5-6 years old. It has to be raised in the center.; It may be attached with nails, screws or brackets. Remove then, raise it, reattach. |
#3
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
Ok, unfortunately, I can't raise it. It looks/feels like this gutter
has the edge that goes up onto the roof line so even if I were to remove all the nails, the edge of galvanized that goes between the OSB and the concrete roof tiles wouldn't allow it to go up or down. It looks like I'm out of options. Any ideas? Thanks |
#4
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
Viagra?
"autonut843" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, unfortunately, I can't raise it. It looks/feels like this gutter has the edge that goes up onto the roof line so even if I were to remove all the nails, the edge of galvanized that goes between the OSB and the concrete roof tiles wouldn't allow it to go up or down. It looks like I'm out of options. Any ideas? Thanks |
#5
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
"autonut843" wrote in message oups.com... Ok, unfortunately, I can't raise it. It looks/feels like this gutter has the edge that goes up onto the roof line so even if I were to remove all the nails, the edge of galvanized that goes between the OSB and the concrete roof tiles wouldn't allow it to go up or down. It looks like I'm out of options. Any ideas? Thanks If you can't raise the center, lower the ends. The gutter should be separate from the drip edge. Bob |
#6
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
On 10 May 2006 18:33:44 -0700, "autonut843"
wrote: Ok, unfortunately, I can't raise it. It looks/feels like this gutter has the edge that goes up onto the roof line so even if I were to remove all the nails, the edge of galvanized that goes between the OSB and the concrete roof tiles wouldn't allow it to go up or down. It looks like I'm out of options. Any ideas? Thanks Drill a small hole at the low point. Optionally, drill a large hole at the low point, and run a slanting pipe/tube/hose to re-join the downspout. |
#7
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
If you can't raise the center, lower the ends. The gutter should be separate from
the drip edge. Bob Thanks Bob, Unfortunately it looks like the gutter has the 'high back' edge to go up the edge of the roof so I don't see how I could raise or lower any of it. Am I right or is there an option I don't know about? (I googled and found pictures that say it is called 'high back' on this URL http://www.austingutterman.com/gutte...half_round.asp ) This weekend I plan on using a string to see if the roof edge has a sag. I have a hunch that my best bet is to just seal the seam at the low point that is leaking and in a few years when the gutter rusts out, replace it with a gutter that does not have to exactly follow the edge of the roof line. Where the gutter is separate from the drip edge. |
#8
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
how to repair a sag in a gutter
"autonut843" wrote in message oups.com... If you can't raise the center, lower the ends. The gutter should be separate from the drip edge. Bob Thanks Bob, Unfortunately it looks like the gutter has the 'high back' edge to go up the edge of the roof so I don't see how I could raise or lower any of it. Am I right or is there an option I don't know about? (I googled and found pictures that say it is called 'high back' on this URL http://www.austingutterman.com/gutte...half_round.asp ) This weekend I plan on using a string to see if the roof edge has a sag. I have a hunch that my best bet is to just seal the seam at the low point that is leaking and in a few years when the gutter rusts out, replace it with a gutter that does not have to exactly follow the edge of the roof line. Where the gutter is separate from the drip edge. I'm not an expert, but I've never seen a gutter that could not be re-positioned. You could just put another downspout at the low spot. Bob |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
gutter repair--what a headache | Home Repair | |||
Gutter guards ! | Home Repair | |||
Plastic panel roof - correct gutter overhang | UK diy | |||
Gutter screen | Home Repair | |||
Pioneer SD-P5183 projection TV needs repair in Central Florida | Electronics Repair |