How To Repair Gutter Downspout

This is vital for the bonding that will establish the sealing compound.

How to repair gutter downspout.

Clean the downspout joints and replace the gaskets step 5. Insert 2 style a elbows to flush the downspouts against the wall. Apply silicone and reassemble. Browse asphalt roofing cement on amazon.

The mandrel the thin part of the rivet will pop off once the rivet is fully installed. Patches sealants step 1. Insert a new rivet on one side through the hole you just drilled through the downspout sections. Take a sheet metal patch embed it in asphalt roofing cement and then apply another coat of cement over the patch as shown below.

Use silicone strength caulk for re sealing. Silicone caulk is more impervious to water induced damage. Pump handle as many times as needed to set the rivet. Use the rivet tool according to instructions to pull the rivet through.

Using a brush and a solution made of water and dish soap clean the joints of the leaking downspout. Check the downspout step 4. To remove roofing cement from your hands or tools use vegetable oil on a rag. Clean the area around the leak step 2.

To keep leaves and other debris from put strainer in each downspout opening. Use connector pipe bands which are also called clincher bands to connect the downspouts to the wall as required.