I thought there'd be some kind if gutter sealant in the hardware store, but when I went there to inquire, the guy said they didn't carry any, and besides they don't work that well. Any opinions on this or suggestions about repairs?
2007-08-01 05:26:38 · 6 answers · asked by kapustafooz 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes there is a caulk made for gutters, flashing, etc. Get it at lowe's, etc. should do the trick, but on a side note you might want to look into why they are leaking at the seams. if the gutter is not sloped properly, water is just going to stand in the gutter, which will cause it to leak.. whereas if the water was flowing freely it would be less likely to leak.
2007-08-01 07:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by TB28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy at the hardware store was wrong. There is a butyl caulk that is VERY common, used to seal the inside seams and drops of guttering. Make sure the gutters are clean and dry when you use it. (It is also very inexpensive).
2007-08-01 05:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by srmm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of gutter??? Aluminum really expands and contracts, tough to keep joints sealed. I have used roof tar on the inside of the joints, works for a couple of years. RV's use a flexible sealer on their roofs, might work well. Check with a RV dealer
2007-08-01 05:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by jim in arziona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a thin layer of roofing tar on the inside of the gutter at the seams (would be pretty ugly if you put it on the outside).
2007-08-01 05:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by sortaclarksville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clear silicon caulk. Get the real thing. Go to a different hardware store. Those people are to dumb.
2007-08-01 14:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicone caulk on the inside, it stays resilient and contracts and expands enough to not have the seal broken
2007-08-01 11:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋