Can You Repair a Box Gutter? 

In this article we will list different methods of box gutter repairs. We will be talking about the pros and cons of each product, the price difference and over all how effective each box gutter repair will be.

Material: Copper Lining  

Pros:

  • Great solution for a long term box gutter realigning.  

  • Resistant to weather 

  • Looks beautiful

  • Area does not have to be cleaned prior to install 

Cons:

  • By far most expensive option 

  • Seams need soldered every 10ft 

  • Difficult to find qualified installers

  • Portion of your roof needs to be removed prior to installation 

Estimated cost: $$$$ Over All: 9/10

Material: EPDM Rubber 

Pros:

  • Great waterproofer

  • Flexible to fit in any box gutter design 

Cons:

  • Rubber can tear when applied over metal without insulation board 

  • Rubber is seamed together with epdm tapes. Tapes can fail and are exposed to weather 

  • Drains need field fabricated 

  • Bottom layers of roof may need to be removed

Estimated cost: $$$ Over All:7/10

Material: Aluminum Roof Coating 

Pros: 

  • This product is sold in most lumber yards and box stores

  • Inexpensive 

  • Easy to apply

Cons: 

  • Surface needs cleaned 

  • Lasts 1 year

  • Needs reapplied every year 

  • Not a true waterproofing agent

  • Messy and heavy to carry 

Estimated cost: $$ Over All: 2/10

Material: EPDM Rubber 

Pros:

  • Great waterproofer

  • Flexible to fit in any box gutter design

Cons:

  • Rubber can tear when applied over metal without insulation board 

  • Rubber is seamed together with epdm tapes. Tapes can fail and are exposed to weather 

  • Drains need field fabricated 

  • Bottom layers of roof may need to be removed

Estimated cost: $$$ Over All: 7/10

Material: Peel and Stick Tape 

Pros:  

  • This material is sold in most lumber yards and box stores. 

  • No special tools or knowledge of this material is needed 

  • Easy to install

Cons:

  • Area needs to be totally clean to stick. 

  • Dirt and grime can cause loss of adhesion 

  • When adhesive fails water will infiltrate 

  • Difficult to determine where it is leaking from 

  • Box gutters can continue to decay under tape 

Estimated cost: $$ Over All: 3/10

Material: Caulking 

Pros:

  • Sold in most lumber yards and box stores

  • Easy to install

  • Quick fix 

Cons: 

  • Must be correct type of exterior sealant

  • Cannot fix drains 

  • Will not prevent back ups 

  • Holes and cracks may be too large to caulk

Estimated cost: $ Over All: 2/10

Material: Silicone Fluid  Applied System 

Pros:

  • Long warranty 

  • Color options

  • Expands and contracts with weather

  • Can fit multiple box gutter designs 

  • Multi layer system 

  • 1-2 day job 

  • Can work in copper and tin box gutters 

  • Can be patched and repaired years later 

Cons:

  • Areas need cleaned prior 

  • Cannot prevent all backups 

  • Drains need to be replaced during process

Estimated cost: $$$ Over All: 9/10

If your home is in need of box gutter repairs. Give Ascend Roofing LLC a call we will come out and inspect your box gutters and consult with you on the best options for your and your box gutters.