How To Adjust Gutter Slope

To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners.

How to adjust gutter slope.

Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter. To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly.

You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. Drop the gutter to the desired angle sloping it toward the downspout. For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end. 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.

To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. Loosen the drip edge with a screwdriver. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system.