Replace a Gutter Corner

  • Written by Doityourself Staff
    on Sep 14, 2011
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    Reviewed by
    Charles Ramos, Jr.
    on Jan 30, 2020
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  • 1-3 hours
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  • Beginner
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  • 30-250
What You'll Need
Ladder
Aluminum Gutter Corner
Pop Blind Rivet Tool
1/8" Aluminum Pop Blind Rivets
Gutter Sealant

1. Grind centering holes in the corroded rivets with the #945 grinding stone. Next, drill out the rivets with the #150 drill.








2. After removing the old corner, clear away the old sealant with the #121 high-speed cutter.








3. Position the new corner and drill holes for the pop blind rivets. When drilling, try to use the same holes from the old gutter corner.








4. Use a pop blind rivet tool to install new, color-matching rivets. Then apply a sealant to the joints (sparingly) so water doesn't become trapped.

How to Operate a Blind Rivet Tool