Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.
How to adjust gutter slope.
To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet.
This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system.
If your gutters don t slope then you only need to adjust the hangers and lower them slightly where necessary to achieve the correct slope.
You can unscrew them or use a pry bar to remove the fastener holding the hanger in place lower it the correct amount and refasten.
If there s standing water it s not pitched properly.
Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires.
To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners.
Drop the gutter to the desired angle sloping it toward the downspout.
You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet.
To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout.
Use a block of wood to avoid damaging the.