You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed.
Removing box gutters.
Moisture can become trapped between the two metal linings within the system.
If your box gutters are leaking the best way to fix them is to remove everything in the gutter including the old metal make sure all of the wood is in good shape and reline them with either.
Step 1 remove roof shingles before you can remove the existing box gutter you need to remove the shingles surrounding connecting to or overhanging the gutter.
Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone.
You can make your own from a box miter and box miters are available in every color gutters are made.
It is always best to remove the box gutter lining and replace any damaged wood beneath the copper or terne metal.
Pull the end of the gutter free from the downspout if needed.
Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.
This is usually done by removing screws or using a pry bar to remove nails.
The chalk line should extend from the top left side of the gutter to the pencil.
This is as simple as removing each gutter hanger or other device that holds the gutter in place.
The best thing about box gutters is their efficiency they don t clog because they are so wide mine are a foot wide and if the downspouts are kept clear never overflow.
Section from the box miter with a tin snips and you ve got yourself a custom slip joint.
Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter.
It was very easy.
Roof systems with box gutters usually create ideal situations for ice dams especially in cincinnati and northern kentucky.
When a box gutter system is failing due to leaks rotting or corrosion one option you have is to replace the box gutters with a more modern gutter system.
My neighbor s house has had its box gutters removed and replaced with modern metal ones and she complains of leaks due to water now getting close to the foundation.