How to fix a leaking gutter joint - and the four main causes of them leaking!

[@davesalter]

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[@davesalter]

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[@milesdavenport2859]

Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to put this up.

[@davesalter]

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[@kailundy6947]

you're amazing, so simple and informative, superhero

[@davesalter]

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[@moremlv]

Clear information and good tips too. Thank you !!!!

[@benjoiner1652]

Dave. If the gap is too big for the union what’s the best way to make the gap smaller. Eg shift the gutter along?

[@davesalter]

@@benjoiner1652 if it’s moved then it can be shifted back yes, or if it was cut short in the first place it would need new piece cut right.

[@quentinsf]

Thanks for this. On mine, despite having a supposedly identical replacement part, the clips are too tight and I'm worried about breaking them. So I'm thinking about a bit of a notch in the edge of the gutter where the clips go, and will be up the ladder with a Dremel or angle grinder or similar... unless you have any good alternative suggestions for tight clips...? Thanks in advance!

[@davesalter]

That can be an issue with rally old guttering before imperial/metric change over. Generally all modern pvc guttering is the same size with round and square lined guttering. Admittedly I have cut notches out before but just make sure it’s not too much. Either that or replace all the old guttering.

[@quentinsf]

@@davesalter Thanks, Dave - it's actually fairly recent guttering, but in the end I managed to get the clips on with just a small amount of filing and a serious amount of force!

[@davesalter]

@@quentinsf right ok. Yeah some brands can be a pain to get clipped together. 👍

[@metalfuryskulls]

Does using a sealant prevent expansion/contraction during temperature changes?

[@davesalter]

Not if it’s a flexible adhesive no.

[@metalfuryskulls]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@joetritone3944]

Good video,good advice.

[@davesalter]

Thanks!

[@big.a1131]

Would you always put up scaffold or is it just for the sake of video nice video by the way

[@davesalter]

Hi mate, scaffold was up for a soffit/fascia/gutter replacement job and i just took the opportunity to take photos for this video. I would usually just use a ladder to fix a leak, no need for scaffolding. Ladder would be on the wall or better the fascia below the gutter so the ladder doesn't restrict getting the joint off. If a pvc fascia i would usually tape rags on the ends of the ladder that touches the fascia so it doesn't mark it.

[@big.a1131]

@@davesalter cool how's the work for roofers over there are ya busy

[@davesalter]

@@big.a1131 yes mate always busy! Lots of work and people wanting to keep the British weather out! lol

[@frankbannister611]

Very useful

[@simonpage6549]

How much should someone charge for this to be done, roughly?

[@davesalter]

Whatever you like and if someone will accept. Depends on access, how high etc. But charge what makes it worth your while, but make sure you solve the issue for the customer. That’s gets you more work through recommendation.

[@simonpage6549]

@@davesalter Thanks for replying - sorry i worded question poorly...i meant how much should someone be charging me to get my gutter fixed for a similar problem. Thanks again!

[@davesalter]

@@simonpage6549 if doing gutter cleaning at the same time and joint is easily accessible from a ladder I usually charge extra £20 to fix a leak. If done on its own maybe around £50 or so if fair I think.

[@simonpage6549]

@@davesalter ok, thanks !

[@clinteastwood8230]

Y you putting sealant in to a new gutter union ? . If it's a new union it wouldn't need sealing

[@davesalter]

Yeah it was a gutter installation job and i took the opportunity on the scaffold to take pictures for the video showing how i repairs leaks. So essentially yes this joint didnt need it but will last longer as a result.

[@garsonprice3441]

I installed this sectional raingutter 40 years ago and it leaked from day one. Perhaps they have improved it by now but the best way I found to fix this type of gutter is to throw it away and buy formed-on-site one piece gutter.

[@davesalter]

I hear you, but honestly this guttering fitted correctly will not leak and will last for decades. UK climate works well with it but in a very hot climate it just warps out of shape, the aluminium formed gutter works best there.

[@-dave3577]

This isn't a ladder job, right?

[@davesalter]

Yes can do off a ladder no probs 👍

[@kevinprice4005]

Why repair? A new gutter Union cost about £3.00 I always replace unless it's a hard to find gutter profile.

[@davesalter]

Even new unions can leak in not too long down the line if not fitted correctly, so being new is to some degree irrelevant. The video explains that. I repair plenty of unions 1-2 years old, don’t need replacing just fitting right and sealed to be 110%. Watch the video and save a few quid mate 👍

[@kevinprice4005]

@@davesalter don't want to diss your video. Fitting correctly is obvious very important. However CT1 sealant is a £10 a pop. Unless you have some lying around it's going to be cheaper to replace. Also if the union is correctly fitted you don't need sealant anyway. I would only repair a Union if it would be difficult to find a replacement.

[@davesalter]

@@kevinprice4005 yeah fair play. Each to their own. As you say I have decent sealant in the van and only use a little each time so isn’t more expensive. . But I usually only replace if it’s broken as covered in the video. Video is also for DIY also who would save on having a professional do it for them. Thanks for the comments! 👍

[@MrTexaz101]

Where do you buy the plastic seals and unions?

[@justforlaughsmate3900]

Showing pictures is not enough

[@davesalter]

Just as well I explained how to do it then I guess. 😂

[@Doc-q2f]

Don’t put any adhesive in or the gutter can never be adjusted or repaired again, Nothing worse then going to repair a union and somebody’s put adhesive in it

[@davesalter]

If you can’t separate a union with silicone adhesive in it you better get down the gym a few times a week. 🤣