How To Adjust Gutters

Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter.

How to adjust gutters.

Loosen the drip edge with a screwdriver. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system. 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.

To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. If you have sagging gutters or they aren t properly sloped check the brackets that attach the gutter to your home. 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. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.

If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. If they are bent out of shape carefully apply pressure to bend them back. You may need a screwdriver to tighten them which may help get the gutters back into alignment.

Adjusting your gutters to remove your gutters loosen the screws that hold the gutter brackets using a screwdriver until the gutter detaches from the side of the house. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter. 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.