Correcting Downspout Off Crooked Gutter

You may need to remove other gutter or downspout sections near the leaky joint first.

Correcting downspout off crooked gutter.

Apply a bead of silicone caulk to one of the parts at the joint area then reassemble the gutter system. Replace the rubber gaskets on vinyl or pvc gutters. Move 1 foot to the other side of the first hole and insert another spike to further correct the sag and bend in the gutter. Move the ladder 1 foot down the gutter and repeat the same process.

You can find these precut gutter splash guards about 3 in brown and white aluminum at a home center but you could easily make your own out of aluminum or sheet metal and spray paint them to match your gutters. Snap a chalk line between the two and find the spots where the gutter is out of alignment. Eliminate the problem by tying a rope onto one of the gutter hangers and running it down into the downspout. Replace with a section of guttering long enough to reach to the end.

To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. If that doesn t solve the problem you might need to take a section down and rehang it. Watch and learn how and stop. You might be able to push it up into place by bending the hanger.

Add any necessary fasteners or connectors. Cut a hole for a gutter outlet in the bottom of the new gutter section at the correct position to make the downspout plumb. To reposition the downspout outlet disconnect the off the shelf section and discard. We understand this is a lot of work and is quite dangerous however it can be completed successfully by following the tips in this article.

Hammer the spike the rest of the way in through the back of the gutter. Remove any screws or connecting hardware at the joint and then disassemble the leaking or worn portion of the downspout. Install an end cap. Drill rivet holes for the gutter splash guard drill 1 8 in.

Clean any caulk or adhesive from both parts of the joint using a stiff wire brush. Drops of water will cling to the rope instead of plummeting the whole length of the downspout and causing that loud dripping noise. Allow 24 48 hours dry time yes avoid any rainy days in the forecast and you should be good to go. Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts.

Apply silicone reassemble. Use a commercial grade gutter sealant and simply re apply where needed in a thorough manner.