How To Adjust Gutters

You may need a screwdriver to tighten them which may help get the gutters back into alignment.

How to adjust gutters. Loosen the drip edge with a screwdriver. 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. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. If you have sagging gutters or they aren t properly sloped check the brackets that attach the gutter to your home.

You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter.

Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system. Pull the end of the gutter free from the downspout if needed. If they are bent out of shape carefully apply pressure to bend them back.

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. Try the water test again to see if the problem is solved. 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. Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter.