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Replacing Rain Gutters and Downspouts!

By: Pat Curry
Replace missing gutters and downspouts to prevent serious siding and foundation damage that may cost you $10,000 or more to repair.
Your home may be your castle, but if you’re missing downspouts and sections of gutter, you’ll certainly have a moat where daisies once flourished. Excess water near your foundation risks thousands of dollars in foundation repairs. The good news is that gutter or downspout replacement only requires about $15 worth of materials and three to four hours of your time.
Cost of Replacement Gutters and Downspouts
You’ll find aluminum and vinyl gutter components surprisingly affordable. Here’s what to look for:
Home centers sell 10-foot sections of gutter for less than $8.
A 10-foot downspout costs you less than $13.
Clip-up downspout extenders that snap out of the way when mowing cost about $8.
Gutter sealant runs about $7 for a 10-ounce tube.
Buy additional hangers and clips ($2) -- the damage may have occurred because there weren’t enough of them in the first place.
In some cases, you’ll also need some end caps ($7 per set), joint connectors ($6), and a box of self-tapping screws ($6).
How to Replace Missing Gutters
More often than not, an entire 10-foot section of gutter will be damaged or missing. Use a hacksaw ... more

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