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If your gutters are leaking, the prime suspects are the joints between sections. To seal a leak, apply silicone-rubber caulking compound along the seams on the inside and outside of the gutter.
Patch small holes with roofing cement. Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole. Do this on a warm day or otherwise warm the cement to room temperature so it spreads easily.
Repair larger holes in your gutters by covering them with patches. Take a sheet-metal patch, embed it in roofing cement, then apply another coat of cement over the patch.
If your climate delivers abundant rainfall, you may want to have your downspout run into a dry well. The well should be a hole 2 to 4 feet wide and 3 feet deep, or a 55-gallon drum, with both ends removed and filled with rocks, that you’ve buried and punctured with holes. Underground drainage pipes should slope to the dry well, which will effectively keep water away from the house’s foundations. Check local building codes before installing.
1) Seal leaky joints with silicone caulk.
2) Patch a hole in a gutter with roofing cement and a small piece of sheet metal.
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