How To Adjust Gutter Slope

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.

How to adjust gutter slope.

To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet. Use a block of wood to avoid damaging the. With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout.

To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. 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. For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end.

If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system.