How To Adjust Gutter Slope

You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet.

How to adjust gutter slope.

With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system. 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. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly.

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. For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end. Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.

Drop the gutter to the desired angle sloping it toward the downspout. To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. Use a block of wood to avoid damaging the.