This Old House Gutter Helmet

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This old house gutter helmet.

Scrape away old caulk and clean the surface before applying the new stuff. When the gutter is dry fill small holes and seams from the inside using a butyl based gutter caulk. 1 slide putty knife under roof shingles that are stuck down. 2 insert gutter protector underneath the shingles making sure it covers the front edge of gutter.

2 insert gutter protector underneath the shingles making sure it covers the front edge of gutter. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to choose a leaf proof gutter. His company makes distinctive half round reproduction gutters which have been featured on several this old house tv projects. It disperses the water and scoots it away from the house several feet which prevents ruts in your landscaping and damage to deck boards driveways and sidewalks.

The latter color holds up better in intense sun. Your job regular debris removal. How they work a porous foam that fits half round or k style gutters blocks leaves while letting water through. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to maintain aluminum gutters and downspouts.

4 if nails or screws are used cover each with a dab of roofing cement. 1 slide putty knife under roof shingles that are stuck down. These diy guards often come in 4 foot sections that are easily trimmed to turn corners or fit around hangers. Gutter colors are baked on at the factory.

Gutter helmet is a patented gutter protection system that installs right over your existing gutters. 3 fasten gutter protector to the roof and or gutter as specified by the manufacturer. If the ground slopes away from your house and you aren t having trouble with a wet basement skip the gutters altogether and install a product like the rainhandler system. One good way to prevent clogs is to fit your gutters with big downspouts either 4 inch round or 3 by 4 inch rectangular.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to th. The dark green aluminum gutters used here 2 75 per linear foot materials only were attached to the fascia with cast aluminum closed curl brackets 8 each which the homeowners spray painted antique gold.