I recently had new gutters put on my house, but I've started noticing some problems. I'm ready to take matters into my own hands since I can't call the installers anymore. One side of the gutter isn't sloped correctly towards the downspout, causing water to pool in the corner and drip onto the cement below. I'm super new to homeownership and have never worked on gutters before. I'm looking for practical advice to fix this issue. Should I add a spout to drain water toward the downspout or should I just lower the existing downspout? I want to do this right to prevent any water damage and ensure my gutter system works effectively.
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First thing you’ll want to do is drill out the rivets where the gutter meets the downpipe. Then cut the downpipe shorter to ensure everything slopes towards it. Making sure there are brackets holding it up is also key. They often don’t use them correctly, so detach and reattach if needed. And don’t forget to handle the leaf guard too! Easy peasy!
Sounds like a classic gutter fail! You should definitely lower the existing downspout so it slopes towards it. First, check how your horizontal gutter is attached. You may need to unscrew a few parts at the house end. If the vertical downspout is just holding it up, take the top piece off and cut it to create the slope. Use a hacksaw for a clean cut and a level to make sure it’s even while you're fixing it. Just remember, safety first!
Yeah, I can relate. I overpaid for my install too! At least the fix doesn't sound too complicated, right?
It’s annoying when they cut corners like that! Thankfully, now you can fix it without too much hassle. Just be careful when you're on that ladder!
True, but hey, at least I can make it work for now while fixing along the way!
That sounds doable! I like the straightforward approach.