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From repainting skirting boards to fitting a new bathroom, there are (seemingly) hundreds of jobs available to us at any given moment, but some are more achievable than others.<\/p>\n
One of the most common questions we\u2019re asked is about guttering, or, more specifically, whether it\u2019s possible to repair it yourself. Well, the answer is yes, but we\u2019d recommend reading our short guide below before you do anything.<\/p>\n
Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n It should go without saying that working on your gutting can be an extremely dangerous task, but that\u2019s only if you don\u2019t take the right precautions.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll be working at heights, so a ladder is essential, as are ladder stabilisers if you\u2019re going to be working on your gutters from uneven ground. It\u2019s key to note that you should never rest your ladder up against the gutter directly, instead use a ladder stand-off instead. Sturdy, grippy shoes are also a must.<\/p>\n Repairing a leak<\/strong><\/p>\n From the ground, there\u2019s a strong chance you won\u2019t be able to see what\u2019s really going on with your guttering. It\u2019s only once you\u2019re up there that you\u2019ll have a good idea of what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n The first thing you should look for is to see if your gutter is full of leafs and debris. Should this be the case, there\u2019s a strong chance that water is simply getting trapped and flowing over the top, thus giving the impression of a leak. Clear your guttering and pour some water into it, if the leak is gone, perfect, if not, let\u2019s move on.<\/p>\n With that water, find the source of the leak. If the leak is coming from the middle of your gutter pipe, clean and dry the area and inject the problem area with roof and gutter sealant, before leaving to dry. If your leak is coming from a connection with a union piece, squeeze the gutter to release the union piece and peel away the gasket before replacing it with a new one.<\/p>\n Whilst up there, it\u2019s a good idea to get a general idea of the health of your guttering. If you\u2019ve got a metal gutter, it could be that rust has begun to set in, which can be sanded down and repaired before being repainted. For plastic gutters, damage may have been suffered and portions of your guttering may need to be replaced.<\/p>\n DIY is a great British tradition, a bastion of countless weekends and a way for all of us to make use of those tools we\u2019ve got laying around in our sheds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2403,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nGet in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help you.
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