How To Adjust Gutter Slope

To get started measure the side of the house directly under the gutter to determine its length in feet.

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. For example if the gutter is 16 feet long the end near the down spout must be 1 inch lower than the starting end. With the gutter realigned replace the gutter pegs. 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.

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

Drop the gutter to the desired angle sloping it toward the downspout. Multiply the number of feet by 1 16 inch to determine the total slope the gutter requires. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly.