How To Adjust Gutter Slope

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.

How to adjust gutter slope.

Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. If there s standing water it s not pitched properly. This simple act can turn problem gutters into an efficient drainage system.

With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs. Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end. 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.

To correct this yourself you ll need to measure from the peak to the downspout. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. To adjust the slope of the gutter wearing gloves pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners.