Replace Box Gutters

Box gutters most commonly exist in older and historic homes and may have problems that you can repair rather than replace the gutter system completely.

Replace box gutters.

Hang the new gutter next to the old one and then slide the patch under the seam. A 24 gauge pre finished hook strip is installed to enable the box gutter system to expand and contract without damaging the liner. The old box gutter lining should be removed and all damaged wood must be replaced. When you buy your new gutter section make sure you order either an inside or outside box miter at the same time.

Most box gutters consist largely of wooden materials and have a metal lining in the bottom. Although the cost is higher than a general repair it guarantees that new issues won t pop up in different areas in the future. The average cost for a full gutter replacement is between 1 600 and 2 200. If you need to replace or fix more than two or three sections it s best to replace all of your roof gutters.

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. The box gutter system is not an add on attachment to the house but is actually a part of the roofing system itself.