How To Remove Plastic Guttering

Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes.

How to remove plastic guttering.

Care should be taken when removing iron guttering as it would be heavy and could have sharp edges. But the cast iron version is extremely heavy and the edges can be sharp so if this is what you ve got ask someone to help you take it down. Repairing the seal in a plastic gutter seam will keep the water from pouring into your woodwork. Work your way around the house emptying the bucket frequently.

You don t want further damage to occur when removing guttering so make sure the fascia board stays secure by hammering some large nails under the section of guttering that is going to be removed. Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone. When you have finished remove the rag s from the downpipes and sluice out the gutters using your garden hose. You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed.

Knowing how to repair plastic gutter seams early on reduces the chance of further damage and possibly a major repair. Occasionally gutter seams or joints open producing major leaks. Old plastic guttering is relatively easy to remove. See the full guide here.

Unless the guttering is for a new building you will need to remove any old guttering. This is as simple as removing each gutter hanger or other device that holds the gutter in place. Whichever style of gutter they will have all these parts. This should keep everything in place and make the whole process of removing guttering a fairly painless job.