Removing Gutter Anchors

You can then start removing the other nails.

Removing gutter anchors.

Then use a cordless drill to drive the screw into a new hole in the fascia board. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. Take your hammer and slide the claw piece under the first of the gutter nails. To replace gutter spikes with screws simply remove the old gutter spike and insert the screw through the existing hole in the front of the gutter.

Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone. Step 2 removing other nails. The first move is to remove any screws to access the anchor and then proceed with a method best suited to the particular type of fastener. Detach the nail or screw that protrudes from the wall anchor with pliers or a screwdriver.

If the gutter is very long be cautious removing it. This is usually done by removing screws or using a pry bar to remove nails. Threaded plastic cone shaped or expanding anchors can. You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed.

Wiggle the pliers back and forth until the masonry anchor pulls out of the wall. Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws. It might sound convenient but letting a large piece of gutter fall to the ground is unsafe. Snug the screw up to the gutter being careful not to over tighten it.

Set the drill aside and grasp the top of the remaining anchor with a pair of pliers. Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely.

With the above safety procedures in mind use a power drill in reverse or a screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the roof or in the siding holding the gutter in place. 2 observe the wall anchor in the wall. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.