A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks under shingles and over a gutter. Gutter aprons typically come in 10 foot sections and you might need roll flashing if you have a drip edge.

With the gutters screwed to the fascia, it’s a simple job to install the hidden gutter hangers. Install hangers every two feet to support the gutters and strengthen the front edge.

For smaller leaks you can use gutter-repair tape or gutter seal to cover holes and tears. For a gutter that is hanging and pulling away from the house, you can install these fascia gutter hangers.

Poor Attachment Gutters get secured with gutter spikes, screws, brackets and hangers. Over time, though, any of those things can get loose and need reattaching.

A set of two left and right 5" Inch White K-Style Aluminum Rain Gutter End Caps cost about $10, while a pack of 50 Quick Screw 5" Premium Hidden Rain Gutter Bracket Hook Hangers cost just over $30.

“Galvanized steel gutters started to disappear around 20 to 25 years ago,” said Jim Nelligan, president of Thermal Craft Inc. in Villa Park, a company that specializes in gutter replacement.

A. You should be able to get the correct slope with another type of bracket. Strap brackets, which fasten to the roof instead of the fascia board, will let you drop the gutters down below the fascia.

Use gutter hangers If your gutters have areas that are sagging or pulling away from the roof, they might be attached with spikes or nails. Newer gutters are usually attached using screws and ...

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That can contribute to serious issues if left untreated. Gutters hanging off the home need not necessarily be replaced, but rather secured to the home, ideally with hanger brackets instead of spikes.