Gutter Nails Not Holding

Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement.

Gutter nails not holding.

Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely. Gutter leaks usually start at rusty spots or seams that have opened up because of expansion and contraction. Screw the bottom in place with rubber washered screws. Here s a quick fix for that problem demonstrate.

Measure the gutter and cut the block to fit snugly between the fascia and the outer lip of the gutter filling the void with solid wood. Don t waste your time or gutters trying to pry out the old aluminum nails. Instead replace the spike with a thicker and longer nail or better yet a long screw for maximum hold. Rain gutter spikes or screws should be at least seven inches long and eight is even better.

If your gutter is still basically sound the easiest way to stop the leak is by covering the damaged area with roof and gutter repair tape available at home centers and hardware stores. Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. Usually you can also work those loose without removing shingles. If you re thinking of installing gutters yourself this is a good.

There will be nails across the top of the vent too. Just cut the aluminum nails with bolt cutters and then slide the gutters off. Thick galvanized base coating guaranteed not to rust or react with. Durable uv resistant white and brown head paint matches most gutter systems.

Squeeze out a bead of caulk beneath the shingles on both sides of the vent to hold the shingles down and to add a water barrier. Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. I have a 24 bolt cutter which cut those nails like butter. Gutter end caps close off the ends of gutters keeping debris and water from flowing out at this point.

Types of gutters sectional gutters are sold in pieces and include a lot of the components mentioned above. After the gutter is clear then you can use the pry bar to pull out the stubs. Pull it out as far as you can. Other pieces include elbows gutter extensions and gutter flashing.

Step 2 removing other nails. You can then start removing the other nails. Oversized thread diameter tightly fills the existing spike hole for better holding strength and a watertight fit.