Best Way To Seal Gutter Leaks

Use these instructions as a basic guideline when repairing gutter leaks.

Best way to seal gutter leaks.

Allow the insides of the gutters to dry out and brush leaking seams clean. Be liberal when applying the sealant directly onto the seam that leaks. Patch small holes with roofing cement. Use the wire brush to scrape away loose pieces and then sand the metal to smooth the lip.

Go over the area afterward using rust resistant outdoor spray paint the same color as the rest of the gutter. Use a little water to spread it out nicely. Some sealer is water based and may do ok in light moisture conditions but it is best if you check the gutter clean the debris and if its wet wait for a hot day so it will be completely dry. Add any necessary fasteners or connectors.

Apply silicone or special gutter caulking compound along the seams on the inside and outside to seal the leaks as shown above. Apply a bead of silicone caulk to one of the parts at the joint area then reassemble the gutter system. Use a commercial grade gutter sealant and simply re apply where needed in a thorough manner. 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.

Any issues like this need to be resolved before new sealant can be applied. Squeeze a bead of sealer along the seam joint and then smooth the sealer to allow easy flow of water through the gutter. You can buy gutter caulking compound online. Finally thoroughly clean the area of dirt debris shingle granules etc so that the new repair will hold properly.

Try to avoid the clear as the uv rays from the sun break it down quicker.