How To Adjust Gutter Slope

To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners.

How to adjust gutter slope. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter. Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. 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.

To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. 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.

For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end. Loosen the drip edge with a screwdriver. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.