Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires.
How to adjust gutter slope.
With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs.
This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system.
To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout.
Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter.
If there s standing water it s not pitched properly.
Drop the gutter to the desired angle sloping it toward the downspout.
To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners.
You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet.
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.
Use a block of wood to avoid damaging the.
For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end.