Cracks and holes are two other common reasons behind gutter leaks.
Bulkhead leaking at top gutter.
How to fix leaky gutters.
Scrape away loose sealant from the foundation and reseal.
Build up the area around the bulkhead with topsoil to run water away from the area and extend the gutter discharge about 18 away.
Seal leaky gutter joints and small holes using gutter sealant applied from the inside the gutter.
Run water into the gutter at the top of the downspout and watch the drainage at the bottom.
As water runs off the roof it can flow over the rear edge of the gutter and the fascia boards.
Apply a gutter sealant on the interior seams to ensure that the gutter is leak proof.
Repair larger holes using a gutter patch kit or a scrap of metal flashing glued down with sealant.
A tube of sealant costs about 5.
You ll find patch kits at home improvement centers for about 10.
Loose fasteners are one of the causes of leaky gutters.
If this is just from rainwater running down the bulkhead door and leaking under it once it dries out probably just a bead of long life 20 year silicone or siliconized latex caulk around the mounting flange on the outside will take care of it comes in several colors.
When a gutter is fastened to a roof with items such as hangers or screws they can pop out of place over time.
Does this sound like a plan that will work.
Also when installing the gutter flashing don t worry about overlapping some sections if they are necessary at least as long as they don t compromise the system in some way.