I fixed the rain water gutters this weekend.
How to seal gutter ends without a crimping tool.
While older gutter systems can be made of sheet metal or copper with soldered seams and end caps most newer gutters are seamless aluminum which reduces breakages.
How to install an end cap on a piece of gutter using my malco sl2r snap lock punch.
Gutter end cap crimper.
Gutter downspout installation crimper.
How to fit two plain square downspouts together using needle nose pliers.
So step 1 is to fix the end caps.
Gutter puch clip see all.
Crimp the edges of the end cap all the way around the gutter profile with pliers.
However these systems can still feature end caps that deteriorate over time.
How to seal gutter end caps.
Place the edge of the gutter end cap between the jaws of your crimping tool and squeeze down hard to create a connection.
Crimp the end cap three times on each side for a secure fit and seal the inside of the joint with silicone caulk.
Prepare the end cap.
Gutter endcap clip tool.
Here s how to fix gutter end caps.