You can make your own from a box miter and box miters are available in every color gutters are made.
Removing box gutters.
It was very easy.
Section from the box miter with a tin snips and you ve got yourself a custom slip joint.
My neighbor s house has had its box gutters removed and replaced with modern metal ones and she complains of leaks due to water now getting close to the foundation.
This is usually done by removing screws or using a pry bar to remove nails.
When a box gutter system is failing due to leaks rotting or corrosion one option you have is to replace the box gutters with a more modern gutter system.
Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone.
When you buy your new gutter section make sure you order either an inside or outside box miter at the same time.
Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.
The chalk line should extend from the top left side of the gutter to the pencil.
The best thing about box gutters is their efficiency they don t clog because they are so wide mine are a foot wide and if the downspouts are kept clear never overflow.
You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d.
Snap a chalk line to mark along the top of the gutter.
Pull the end of the gutter free from the downspout if needed.
You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed.
If your box gutters are leaking the best way to fix them is to remove everything in the gutter including the old metal make sure all of the wood is in good shape and reline them with either.
To remove your gutters loosen the screws that hold the gutter brackets using a screwdriver until the gutter detaches from the side of the house.
Moisture can become trapped between the two metal linings within the system.
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.
