Fix Outside Drip Gutter

If the gutter is close to a bedroom window this can get annoying.

Fix outside drip gutter. Contractors have tried fixes like installing a lead plate in the elbow then a magnetic cushioned plate but those fixes usually just change the tone from a metallic drip drip drip to a thud thud thud sound. Check the downspout step 4. Gutter downspouts with elbows can sometimes amplify the sound of water dripping through them. Otherwise you may end up having to have your fascia replaced along with your gutters re hung.

Clean the area around the leak step 2. Apply silicone and reassemble. Slide the wood strips behind the drip edge. If the existing aluminum drip edge is pressed tight against the fascia board shim it out with inch thick x inch wide x 8 foot long strips of pressure treated wood.

If you find that any fasteners are loose you may need to have them replaced. Apply plastic roofing cement step 3. If necessary use a table saw to rip the inch thick strips from a pressure treated 1x6. However sometimes it s enough to tighten the fasteners and then apply caulking or sealant around them to ensure that the holes are watertight.

Drip strip is designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the drip edge and the top of the gutter to insure the water will flow into the gutter preventing any damage to your fascia or other parts of your home or landscaping. Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Patches sealants step 1.

If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter. There should be no more than a inch drop in the direction of the downspout.