How to Repair a Hole in Your Gutter
A hole in your gutter can cause damage to your property. Eric Stromer shows you how easy it can be to fix it yourself.
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Step 1: Head in the Gutter
A hole in your gutter can cause damage to your property. Luckily, it’s easy to fix it yourself. First, clean the dirt away from the hole with a wire brush or sandpaper, then wipe it with acetone and let it dry.
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Step 2: Patch It
Use a putty knife to cover the hole with patching compound, and place a piece of roof repair fabric over it. Apply another layer of patching compound.
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Step 3: Foiled Again
Or you can use roofing cement and heavy duty aluminum foil.
Step 1: Head in the Gutter
A hole in your gutter can cause damage to your property. Luckily, it’s easy to fix it yourself. First, clean the dirt away from the hole with a wire brush or sandpaper, then wipe it with acetone and let it dry.
Step 2: Patch It
Use a putty knife to cover the hole with patching compound, and place a piece of roof repair fabric over it.
Apply another layer of patching compound.
Step 3: Foiled Again
Or you can use roofing cement and heavy duty aluminum foil.
Items You'll Need
- wire brush or sandpaper
- acetone
- patching compound
- roof repair fabric
- roofing cement
- heavy duty aluminum foil
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How do you loosen a pull-up type of faucet that doesn't get used often?
April 14 2012 at 9:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replythis is a great idea...Thanks
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