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Gutter leaking

Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:10 pm
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:10 pm
I have a gutter that drips where it’s connected. I tried flex seal and it didn’t work. What’s my next plan to fix it? What’s some strong shite I can slather in the gutter part to clog this hole.
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
8171 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:24 pm to
If flex seal doesn't work, you're sunk.
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
10847 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:29 pm to
Guys used this when they repaired my leaky gutters. Just clean the area well so it will bond.



I bought some later for something similar and I had to get it from a specialty distributor in the area.
This post was edited on 1/2/20 at 9:30 pm
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19427 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:44 pm to
quote:

ust clean the area well so it will bond.


Basically this. If the area isn't real clean, many products won't stick for long and the leak will return.

You didn't mention if you have aluminum seamless gutters and leaking at a joint like a corner or where a downspout attaches or if you have soldered galvanized gutters that have several seams on long runs.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
38238 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 8:13 am to
quote:

I have a gutter that drips where it’s connected. I tried flex seal and it didn’t work.


Did you clean the area and make sure it was dry before applying? I used Flex Seal on a gutter and it worked with no issues.
Posted by LSUvegasbombed
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2013
15464 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 9:39 am to
i didnt clean the area.. I just kind of sprayed it over the old patch.

Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19427 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 2:24 pm to
quote:

i didnt clean the area.. I just kind of sprayed it over the old patch.



And there lies your problem. Clean the area well, remove any sealer that isn't stuck hard to the gutter, make sure it is dry and try again.
Posted by tabascokid
Houston
Member since Dec 2019
16 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 10:37 pm to
I used Stop drop. You need to remove all and clean area and brush this stuff on the seam on nice sunny day in order to eliminate the leaking problem.
Metal building installers love this stuff. It is not cheap but it certainly works.
Posted by MTG325
Shreveport, LA.
Member since Oct 2011
470 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 2:55 pm to
Clean, then apply Sonneborn NP 1
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