I have read many posts about gutters and replacements on this site has been a big help. However, I find myself in a bind. I had new 5" gutters installed. The old gutter was cut down the middle and flattened out and the new gutter was supposed to be placed under the remaining piece of metal from the old gutter. In places this is the case the new gutter is under the old metal strip left from the old one. But, Where the installer sloped the gutter to to allow for dainage some parts didnt go under the old metal. The overlapping piece of metal from the old gutter stand away from the new gutter. It was not sealed under it or fasted together. The person who installed it swore it would not leak. It has leaked as I thought it would. The water is running down over the old gutter medal and then running back underneath it. I have rented scaffolding so I can get up there and try to seal this somehow.
Here's what I come up with but not sure if its a good idea or not. Im using blackjack roof patch and screen material to try and seal it up. Im placing roof patch on the metal first then applying a layer of patching fabric to the top edge of the medal roof and bringing the screen down to cover the old gutter medal and then down inside my new gutter. Applying another layer of roof patch over the screen allowing time to dry and then coating it with blackjack 1000 roofing seal.
Im concerned that if this doesnt work I may end ruining my roof new gutters etc. I need to find the most affordable way to fix this problem. As I cant afford much at this time and have already spend a lot of money on the gutters, roof patch, roof seal etc. Please advise if Im doing the right thing or wrong thing. I open to all suggestions. Need help trying to save my walls and ceiling.
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Thanks