Repair Hole In Copper Gutter

Bend the strip to fit and embed the flashing in the cement.

Repair hole in copper gutter.

Whatever piece of metal you choose rivet it into place with copper rivets then solder with copper flux. Use sheet aluminum for other types of gutters. Rust buildup can eat through steel while copper or aluminum gutters can be ruptured by branches or precipitation. Well if you have a hole in your gutter it would be like having a giant hole on the road it will prevent the proper functioning of the system which is very bad in the long term.

Video sponsored by gardner gib. Leaky gutters are easy to repair. The seams connecting gutters can deteriorate which causes leaks and drips. A waterproof sealing product such as ge clear gutter caulk available on amazon is easy to use.

Buy a tube of roofing cement 1 40 and a metal repair patch several inches larger than the damaged area. Simply squeeze into cracks and holes then apply a further coating around the entire gutter joint. It s important that the patch match the gutter material. The preferred method for mending a hole in a copper gutter is to use a piece of sheet copper on the inside of the gutter.

If the gutter is extensively damaged or has a large hole in it patch it with sheet metal instead of wire screening. Feather the roofing cement out on the surrounding area to flatten any steep edges. If the holes are larger than nail holes use tin snips to cut a strip of flashing the same amterial as the gutter wide enough to fill the area. If the gutters are copper use copper for this repair.

Exposure to tough weather conditions can create holes cracks leaks and corrosion all of which prevent gutters from functioning properly. Locate the hole then remove all loose debris such as moss leaves and twigs from around the damaged area. Apply plastic roofing cement over small holes. For example use aluminum flashing to patch an aluminum gutter.

Don t worry this type of gutter repair is quite simple it requires mostly a metal patch and some roofing cement. Leak stopper rubber flexx has a great 2 part system with waterproof tape and liquid coating. Alternatively you can use a joint or decorative cap on the exterior or a piece of gutter laid over the old gutter.