What type of caulking do I use when I am connecting of fixing gutters?
Question:A couple of people did the gutters on my house. But, now they started leaking at the seams. And I want to caulk these so that they dont leak anymore. What specific type of caulking do I use and where can I get them? How much would I need for 200 linear feet?
Answers:
Go to Lowes or Home Depot. Look in the section where they sell gutters. They have a sealant which is used when joining sections of gutter. The tube usually states the length of bead. It is probably about 35 linear ft per tube.
just regular old 100 percent rty silicone fixes anything
You need to get an actual gutter caulk.Most hardware stores will have it.material is usually a gray color and is made to adhere to aluminum or steel thru a wide range of temperatures.Ordinary caulks will usually fail after a short period.make sure to clean the surfaces very good before appling the caulk.
Gutter caulk.
No, seriously, the best product for the job will be labeled either gutter caulk or gutter sealant.
As for how much, of course it depends on how much patching you need to do for your 200'. I would start with 6 tubes, more if it is really bad. It should be returnable and is not really expensive.
A Lowe's or Home DEpot will sell the specific caulking you need to join/seal the seams together. They usually have it in the same isle as the gutters themselves. If you can't find it there ask an associate and they'll point you in the right direction. A 10oz tube will most likely be enough for the 20 or so seams that 200 linear feet of gutter would have.
You apply the caulking on the inside of the gutter and feather it out so water will still flow correctly down the gutter. They also make patch kits for the exterior side of the gutter but they can be unsightly.
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