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Repair or Replace

Everything breaks, eventually. TOH helps you decide if it's worth your time—and money—to bust out the tool kit for a quick fix or start shopping for something new… more

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Q: My aluminum gutters are leaking at the seams, but it's not in my budget to replace them this year. Is there any way I can seal the seams?

— Mark, Leominster, Massachusetts

Tips


Attach copper gutters with copper fasteners. Any other metal will set up a galvanic reaction, causing the nail, the copper, or both to corrode.

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