How to fix a leaking gutter joint - OSMA Rainwater

A leaking gutter joint can cause water damage if not rectified. Often, rectifying the problem can be as simple as replacing a missing or dislodged seal. In this video we look at one homeowners leaking gutter joint issue – why it was caused and stopping it from re-occurring.

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[iancollis]

For 2 years I have been trying to fix this leak, using fillers and tape, your a legend mister.

[sawdustandsurvival]

I love it when you see an honest tradesman just getting on with the job like this rather than grimacing and talking the job up to be more work than it is. If everyone was as straight forward as this I'd not spend my time and money on tools and just get tradesmen out to do jobs!
An example recently was when 2 brickys each wanted between £4-500 for a 1-man 1-day (more like half a day) job. Even if they wanted £20ph that's 180 even if it takes 8hrs but in reality it'd be more like 3 or 4. Call it 250 for all costs more than covered and a tip and I'd have been happy but they seem to always want to smash the arse out of it. Now I'm just going to do the job myself and so nobody gets the job because they pushed it too far. Talked themselves out of a decent days work for decent pay.

[markbelcher]

why would someone give a thumbs down - simple, clear 2 min video, done well!

[baldeepgill]

Perfect! Leaking gutter bracket, removed, and cleaned bracket (seal) also cleaned and removed any sealant. Worked wonderfully as per video.

[rickh]

Worth a like for being a thoroughly nice chap!

[QUADX]

these type of videos is what youtube is all about, thanks for these simple tips

[zobloggs]

Thank you for such a clear, thorough explanation for us DIY'ers

[marcwibble]

I like this video and it's going help me look at the faults in my guttering. Thanks!

[bennb]

cheers mate, very useful. time to buy some seals and not the sealant.

[micheleclifford]

Thank you. I’m always been repairing over and over

[briansigsworth]

Thanks for all that simple info. Goin' to repair mine right now. Cheers.

[chrisso]

Very helpful - but was the hard hat and hi-vis really necessary?

[wiggiatlarge]

I have OSMA guttering and many joints have failed with age, none are like the one he shows in the video without brackets each side which make the replacement more difficult.
Having replaced many with new seals some still leak, now I may have not replaced corectly but having taken them down and tried again and they still leak I am not that impressed, and OSMA seals and fittings are more expensive than other makes and no better, I shall in the spring replace all the guttering as it is not worth the cost and hassle to repair, the joints are twice the price of other makes.

[BaggieT]

Ok so if the cleaning doesnt work its new guttering? As how do you replace a section?

[jackscenic]

The problem is expansion and contraction from heat and cold. This will also fail over time.

[thud]

great video and advice, any advice when somebody has filed the gutter to make fitting the joining piece easier and filed too much so the compression isn't sufficient? I really don't want to replace then section as the other join is over my conservatory and makes it very difficult to get to. I have tried silicones, mastics gluing 2 gaskets together and putting rubber door draught excluder in. I get a result for a while but in the end water leaks through. Is there any such thing as a thicker gasket or have you come across anything on your travels that can be used as a thicker gasket? Many Thanks

[joeporta]

Have you a similar video for gutter ends?

[rustypipe]

I have this problem right over the conservatory 🤦‍♂️ and no proper ladder

[dr]

People in the comments that don't think to take apart a joint and refit it are the real MVPs of the trade world

[blueer]

Great, a no-nonsense clearly demonstrated visual correction that even ham-fisted clunks like myself can follow.