Gutter Nails Pulling Out

Here s a quick fix for that problem demonstrate.

Gutter nails pulling out.

You ll need drop outlets to connect the gutters to the downspouts. Don t waste your time or gutters trying to pry out the old aluminum nails. Prepare the gutter by scraping out as much old tar or caulk as possible. Gutter end caps close off the ends of gutters keeping debris and water from flowing out at this point.

Look for the end of the gutter spike sticking out from the front side of your gutter. Set the nail aside. Throw the spike away when you remove it. Pull it out as far as you can.

Slide it into the hole on the side of the gutter and into the ferrule. If the gutter is badly rusted or has been heavily coated with tar that you can t scrape out spray on a special adhesive primer before applying the tape protecto tek is one brand but you may need to special order it. Prepare the gutter by scraping out as much old tar or caulk as possible. Gutter hangers and gutter brackets allow gutters to attach to a house s eaves offering support and strength to the front edge.

If the nail is loose simply pull it out from the side of the gutter. If the gutter is badly rusted or has been heavily coated with tar that you can t scrape out spray on a special adhesive primer before applying the tape protecto tek is one brand but you may need to special order it. Rock the hammer back and forth to help work the spike out from the fascia board if it doesn t pull out easily. Wire brush the metal thoroughly to get rid of rust and to give the tape a clean surface for bonding photo 1.

Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement. Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. Other pieces include elbows gutter extensions and gutter flashing.

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. Wire brush the metal thoroughly to get rid of rust and to give the tape a clean surface for bonding photo 1. After the gutter is clear then you can use the pry bar to pull out the stubs. Just cut the aluminum nails with bolt cutters and then slide the gutters off.

Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely. Work with one nail at a time. If it is still secured firmly use a claw hammer to pull it off. I have a 24 bolt cutter which cut those nails like butter.

Do not let the ferrule slip away or fall off from the roof.