How to patch a hole in your gutter

How to quickly patch a hole in your gutter

Have you tried a few different ways to patch up a hole in your gutter, but none of them seem to stick? You're in luck. There's a new emergency waterproof tape that works in both wet and rainy conditions.

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Got a hole in your gutter you just can’t wait to fix? A strip of storm weatherproof tape to the rescue!

A hole this large means it’s time for a new gutter, but until you can replace it you can stop the leak.

Here's how

Step 1

Use a scourer to clean away dirt and grime from around the leak – but not too hard in case you make it worse!

Step 2

Cut a strip of tape 2-3cm larger than the leak and peel off backing paper.

Step 3

Starting from one side, press tape over leak, expelling any water under it as you go. Monitor for a few minutes, closing any leaks, until the tape grips.

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