How to Seal Leaky Gutter Seams
How to easily and permanently “fix” a leaky gutter with an ingenious waterproof tape.
When I was painting the garage door, I noticed that water was dripping down on my head as I painted on the left side of the door.
When I looked up to investigate, I saw a dent and small crack in the gutter system that was installed along the roof line of the house.
Since the rain gutters were replaced when we moved into the house, I knew the new dent and crack just couldn’t reappear like a fantom stain on a carpet that keeps reappearing even after you removed it.
I realized that a delivery truck driver must have hit the gutter and didn’t realize it. To maintain the gutters as well as stop rust and corrosion, I needed to fix the leak before it got worse.
What Is the Best Product to Use to Seal Gutter Seams?
The fast and permanent way to seal and fix gutter leaks or a leaky gutter seam is using Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape. No messy sealant products or silicone caulk is necessary.
The flexible waterproof tape works on aluminum gutters as well as vinyl gutter. It instantly seals out water, air, and moisture. With an extra thick adhesive layer and UV resistant backing this tape conforms to form a permanent bond indoors and out.
The tape is 4″ wide x 10′ long and can patch holes, cracks, gaps and tears, even underwater. One roll costs about $13 so the gutter repair for sealing seams is not an expensive home improvement project.
It is also much easier to use than gooey and messy caulking sealants that come in a tube and need to be squeezed out.
Besides fixing a gutter, Gorilla Glue Patch and Seal Tape is also good to fix leaking water problems and seal items around your home, in your car, boat or RV, plus almost anything outdoors.
Before Applying the Patch & Seal Tape to Fix a Leaky Gutter
- Use a wire brush to clear away clogs and make sure the inside of the gutter where the seam, crack or joint is that needs repair, is clean of all dirt and debris. Doing this will help you to find out of the leak is being caused by a clog that is overflowing over and out of the gutter or an actual hole or crack in the gutter.
- If the gutter is very clogged use a garden hose to spray the debris out of the gutter.
- Prop your ladder securely against your house so that you can reach inside your gutter. The tape could be attached to the outside of the gutter, but since it is waterproof, I chose to attach it inside the gutter where it would be hidden.
- For ladder safety: Consider having a helper keep your ladder in place while you are on it.
- Remove any debris such as pine needles, twigs and/or leaves in the gutter and around the roof line. Make sure the area inside the gutter where the leak is coming from is clean and dry.
How to Fix a Leak in a Gutter with Gorilla Glue Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape
Step 1: Keeping liner on tape, cut the Patch & Seal tape to desired size. Tape size should be larger than the repair or problem area, extending beyond all edges.
Step 2. Remove the release liner.
Step 3: Place tape over desired repair area. Tape cannot be repositioned once applied.
Step 4: Rub entire surface of the tape aggressively with hand, especially the edges.
That’s it All Done! It is the best sealant for a leaking gutter joint, crack or even larger holes in a gutter.
Gorilla Glue Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape Is:
- WATERPROOF
- WORKS UNDERWATER
- Can be used INDOORS or OUTDOORS
- INSTANTLY SEALS OUT WATER, AIR, & MOISTURE
- 2X MORE TAPE COMPARED TO 5 FT. FLEXIBLE TAPES
- IT CREATES A PERMANENT BOND THAT STOPS LEAKS
FAQS About Using Gorilla Glue Patch & Seal Tape
When fixing a leaking gutter using Gorilla Glue Patch & Seal Tape, once the bond is made, the fix is complete. It is instant, no wait or drying time needed before it can get wet.
If the tape is adhered following the directions on a clean and dry surface, the tape will last a long time depending on weather conditions like extreme heat or cold.
Now that I know how to use the tape as a gutter seal, I think I may see if I can fix the leak in one of the air mattress beds we use when we have a houseful of guests.
Do you have something that is leaking around your house that a sealant like Gorilla Glue Patch & Seal Tape will fix for you?
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