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Case of the Colored Stains The color of stains can often help you track down their source. From "Finders Fixers" episode DFFX-108

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Home inspector Wally Conway shows homeowner Michelle Killian how to loosen, adjust the pitch on and reattach roof gutters and seal flashing.

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Adjusting Gutters and Recaulking Flashing

Materials:

hammer
crowbar
gloves
screwdriver
block of wood
silicone caulk

1. To adjust the slope of the gutter, wearing gloves, pop out the gutter pegs on the side and around the corners. Loosen the drip edge with a screwdriver. Use a hammer and crowbar to loosen the gutter (figure A) (figure B).

2. Drop the gutter to the desired angle, sloping it toward the downspout (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

3. With the gutter realigned, replace the gutter pegs; use a block of wood to avoid damaging the soft gutter metal (figure D) (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

4. Seal any gaps created by realigning the gutter with silicone caulk (figure F).

5. Test the slope by running water down the gutter; the water should flow downhill to the downspout (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

6. If necessary, use stain-resistant primer and paint to hide old stains.

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