How To Relevel Gutters

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

How to relevel gutters.

Step 3 determine the cause of slow drainage. Checking the water flow. Step 1 inspect the gutter. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet.

While you are realigning the gutters this is a good opportunity to check for any debris build up broken seals or. Step 2 check the water flow. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. Step 4 re align the gutters.

Step 5. Try the water test again to see if the problem is solved. If you notice the water slowing or stopping on its way to the downspout continue to pour buckets of water until you can isolate where the problem is located. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.

If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. A simple method for checking the gutter alignment is to pour a one gallon bucket of water into the gutter at its highest point. If they are bent out of shape carefully apply pressure to bend them back.