Safe Way To Fix Gutters

A four legged step ladder is good for a single story structure and an extension ladder is ideal for a two story or taller facility.

Safe way to fix gutters.

It might sound convenient but letting a large piece of gutter fall to the ground is unsafe. On a 1 story roof this may not cause much injury but i wouldn t feel safe on a second story roof. Learning how to fix leaky gutters is an easy inexpensive project you can do yourself. If the metal gutter parts have rusted through you can quickly and easily patch it.

If the hole is small you can use plastic roofing cement. With the above safety procedures in mind use a power drill in reverse or a screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the roof or in the siding holding the gutter in place. Our calendar of gutter maintenance tasks for each season will mean year round efficiency. If it is large use a piece of galvanized metal flashing.

Using a bubble level check the slope gutters should drop about 1 4 inch for every 10 feet of run toward the downspouts. And because working with gutters always means heights and most likely a ladder we will also be showing you how to stay safe and sound. When i work on the porch roof gutters from the roof i m leaning forward on a slanted roof. To fix a sagging gutter you may need to replace the hangers or at the very least re seat them.

Ladder it is for me. To keep your gutters running effectively learn tips on how to clean them and repair common problems. Use a safe and sturdy ladder preferably one with a small shelf strong enough to hold a five gallon bucket to collect gutter debris and make sure to secure the bucket with a lanyard.