Home gutters can start to leak for a number of reasons. Most often it happens due to the deterioration of the joints in various sections of the gutters. These joints are different depending on the material they are made from. Damage at the bottom of the gutter, with holes and water leaking is more rare, but not impossible. Another potential cause is warping or breaking of the hooks that support the gutters: this can happen either from the weight of snow and ice sliding off the roof, or from debris building up inside the gutters. Finally, leaks can also occur in downspouts, due to corroded joints or clogging.

Depending on the type of damage, there are different ways to go about repairing gutters.

If there are leaks at the joints of different gutter sections, at the corners or at the connections with downspouts, it is first necessary to assess the extent of the leak: is it light or severe? According to experienced Centennial roofing companies there are basically two ways to repair leaks at the level of these joints: sealing them with special products or re-welding them. If the leak is severe, the possibility of replacing an element should also be considered.

There are numerous products on the market that can seal leaky joints and holes at the bottom of gutters. Bituminous paste is usually recommended, which can be applied in conjunction with moldable backing strips to reinforce and stabilize.