Gutter Liners Offer A Quick Fix
If you have a small leak in your gutters, it is possible to patch just the affected area. However, where there is one hole more will probably develop over time – especially if your gutters are fairly old. This means it may save you time and trouble to proactively stop leaks. You can do this by installing a liner along the entire width of the gutter.
This material may consist of a geosynthetic membrane or aluminum fixed in a self adhesive matrix. Either type of material can generally be cut to the desired width with scissors or a utility knife. The liner is slipped into place just under the hangers along the entire length of the trough for full coverage. Using a single, uninterrupted piece of liner reduces the risk of leaking since there will be no overlapped areas.
A gutter liner kit will generally come with a caulk gun and adhesive for putting the gutter back together and sealing all the seams (such as around the downspouts). Aluminum faced liners can be painted, but since they are hidden inside the gutter this is not absolutely necessary.
DIY Or Hire It Out
This is a project that you can do yourself if you don’t mind working on a ladder. Whether you actually need to remove the gutter from the house depends on the type of liner used. It is possible to hire a gutter company to do this job. The labor costs will make the job more expensive than it would be otherwise, but it is still much cheaper than having new gutters installed.
Some liner manufacturers claim that their products can extend the life of a gutter system by 10 years. However, if your gutters have large holes caused by corrosion or serious damage from a storm, a liner isn’t the appropriate solution.
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