How To Adjust Gutters

If your gutters don t slope then you only need to adjust the hangers and lower them slightly where necessary to achieve the correct slope.

How to adjust gutters.

Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter. If they are bent out of shape carefully apply pressure to bend them back. You can unscrew them or use a pry bar to remove the fastener holding the hanger in place lower it the correct amount and refasten. If you have sagging gutters or they aren t properly sloped check the brackets that attach the gutter to your home.

Try the water test again to see if the problem is solved. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly.

You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. If you need to adjust your gutter s pitch start by using a string or chalk line and mark where the gutter should be in order to allow proper water drainage. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout.

Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. Pull the end of the gutter free from the downspout if needed. To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. Keep in mind that the gutter should fall at least inch every 10 feet beginning with the downspout end remove the gutter hangers two or three at a time and adjust.