Sealing Gutter Screws

Apply a gutter sealant on the interior seams to ensure that the gutter is leak proof.

Sealing gutter screws.

Apply additional sealant inside the gutter at the seam pressing the sealant into the entire crevice. The screw tips will catch foreign objects and eventually create a dam that will plug the gutter up. Then test the seam with a garden hose to be sure that it is properly sealed. Simply squeeze into cracks and holes then apply a further coating around the entire gutter joint.

Use the utility knife to cut through the sealant and then utilize the screwdriver to remove the screws. Allow 24 48 hours dry time yes avoid any rainy days in the forecast and you should be good to go. Drying time will vary depending on the type of sealant used. Pay special attention to the pop rivets or screws holding the pieces together.

A waterproof sealing product such as ge clear gutter caulk available on amazon is easy to use. Assess the gutter as a whole around the seam that you just took apart. In addition to caulk the gutter pieces are often held together by a series of screws. 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.

Allow to dry completely. The pieces will then be easy to pull apart. Use a commercial grade gutter sealant and simply re apply where needed in a thorough manner.