How To Adjust Gutter Slope

Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.

How to adjust gutter slope.

To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. 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.

With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system. Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly.

Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. Use a block of wood to avoid damaging the. To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet.