I ended up using my reciprocating saw and cutting the gutter right off the spike. These stupid spikes are the most frustrating thing I’ve ever seen. Even with the gutter gone and a claw hammer the damn spike won’t come out of the wood.
Thanks for the video, I don't even have any support on my gutters. So watching you with using the gutters nails was great to see. Looks easy enough to put them in .
I have a problem with this. What holds the back up? The two screws that are shown being driven do not go through the back of the gutter to hold the back up. At best it looks like maybe the gutter is pushed up against the screw and the sleeve is barely catching tin
Dude, Great freaking video, its exactly what i need right now! I was spinning my brain on how i was going to get those huge nails out of my gutter and I saw how you cut that wood block to set your pry bar off of. shooooooo! One less thang. thanks.
Excellent video/tutorial. I was about to ask whether you were reusing the original holes, and then saw that in your description. A+ for completeness of information ;-)
Uf trhe wood is rotted where original nail was can you just pick another spot where there is good wood to screw in the gutter spike? I live in an older house that doesn't even have flashing from what I can see, so over time the wood has rotted.
Honestly you’ve got bigger problems that need addressing in that case. The fascia board needs replacement. The only reason to use these screws IMHO is to reuse the existing gutter when everything but the nails are still in good shape. They’re not the best option vs hidden hangers for a new installation, and if you’re making new holes rather than reusing old ones. That said: you could send the screw in at an angle to find solid wood in a pinch, reusing the old hole on the face of the gutter.
Thanks. And the spike goes through both the front and back of the gutter to hold it up on mine. Make sure to hit wood if you have poly board fascia ( like mine). Do these screws come in a longer size for jumbo size gutters?
And this is why I like youtube. Exactly the video I needed. One question...did you replace with screws because that was closest to what you had? I used the hidden mount brackets with the screw insert and found that they were a lot more sturdy. But I guess since you already had the nail holes through the fronts of the gutters it was just as easy to use the screws and ferrules. Nice video. I hate gutter work but I am too cheap to pay a professional.
Good video. I have a question: It looks like you kept the entire length of the gutter under the flashing. Are you able to have a slope in the gutter run, while keeping it tucked under the flashing?
I kept all the original hole locations. Remember this was a repair, not a new install, using all the original gutters. Water doesn’t pool, so I suppose at the very least doesn’t have a negative slope.
It's important to note that the sole purpose of the gutter screw is to replace a gutter nail that is failing. They work well, and are a lot cheaper than hangers, but between the two on a new installation hangers are a better idea I think.
@@youngbloodbuilt I have spikes,and the damn things are almost all loose,which was why I was looking at gutter screws. Can hangers be as easily installed as gutter screws to replace existing spikes?
@@mikedunn7795 screws are better in your situation I think, because they fill the holes. Hangers are going to be more expensive, leave an ugly hole, and may not install as easily depending on the condition of your fascia board because they use a much smaller and shorter screw for mounting. I'd just order the screws and wait to do the job.
@@youngbloodbuilt Just received an Amazon order for two packs of the gutter screws. They sell them in ten packs,but I need 13. I can sell the leftovers on Ebay. Someone else said they were magnetic,and mine are too. Installed them yesterday,and they seem very solid.
@@Brandon-no3vc OK. Pretty sure it’s explained in the comments, the description, and the video. But the idea is the nails pull out after wallowing out the holes they were in and putting them back in is no longer possible. So the screw threads are larger in diameter than the original nails and grab the existing holes. Allows you to reuse the original gutters.
If you need to remove nails to repair the sofit, youll have to cut the nails at the base. Im a handyman and 90% of the nails cannot be taken out without major damage to the gutter.
Karri Kahl So your situation is completely different than the issue I was addressing. Good info. In my case the soffit was not in need of replacement, the gutters were falling off my house due to the natural expansion and contraction of the nails wallowing out the nail holes. As I show, most nails pulled out by hand. I did the entire house and avoided crushing the gutter by carefully using a spacer to pry against.
@@youngbloodbuilt contradicting yourself. You started recording after you pulled the nails out 4in? Before you replied to me and said they just slipped out cuz the board was bad. I was just very curious because I've never been able to pull a nail out without denting the aluminum gutter... Very soft metal. I just saw is very convenient that when you pull the nail out it was already out?!? If the gutter fails then the soffit is going to fail.
Karri Kahl You got me. I’m lying. I removed the nails using telekinesis. Really this video contains subsonic messages trying to get foolish DIYers to join the Illuminati. I’m sorry everyone. I have to go on the run now. Goodbye forever.
This was wonderful -- working in silence, just like I will be. Almost makes for an existential experience. Wait, aren't all experiences existential? hmm
well, if you're not authentic and not "in the moment," you could say the experience lacked existential meaning... Anyway, yes, the working in silence was inspiring and a nice change!
The screws are as long as the nail. The screws won’t grab when you screw them in. They are fine for new construction. The nail was in the end of the rafter so theres a huge hole in the rafter already from the nail. The screws need to be alittle longer.
Finally a DIY video where the dude doesn’t talk off the subject for 45 minutes lol
Heeeey guuuys! Soooo...
Those are the equivalent to the stories on recipe sites before the recipe.
Finally! Somebody who actually knows how to safely remove gutter spikes!
Thank you!!!
I ended up using my reciprocating saw and cutting the gutter right off the spike. These stupid spikes are the most frustrating thing I’ve ever seen. Even with the gutter gone and a claw hammer the damn spike won’t come out of the wood.
That block to pull out the old nails is the key that I needed. Thanks.
What you did with the piece of wood is freaking genius.
Thanks! Just what I needed to see. I also appreciate the exposition of the appertaining law of diy. Ain't that the truth!
Just what I like. All workee, no talkee.
And none of that annoying UA-cam background music!
I was about to hire a gutter company to remove my old gutter.....Thanks for the spacer tip....
Thanks for the video, I don't even have any support on my gutters. So watching you with using the gutters nails was great to see. Looks easy enough to put them in .
I have a problem with this. What holds the back up? The two screws that are shown being driven do not go through the back of the gutter to hold the back up. At best it looks like maybe the gutter is pushed up against the screw and the sleeve is barely catching tin
Thank you! I saw some spike things coming out of mine and I’m trying to learn how to fix it. This helps a lot!
Thanks for the tip about cutting the backing block. Made the job so much easier!
Excellent video! Thank you for explaining each step and filming it clearly!
Great video, and looks like some beautiful land out there.
You're my hero. Great idea on the jig for pulling the spikes. Thank you.
a little scrap of wood under the hammer will also help prevent damage to the face of the gutter
Perfect thanks for this. Have a bunch of old gutters that are falling off the house that need mending - this should do the trick
Dude, Great freaking video, its exactly what i need right now!
I was spinning my brain on how i was going to get those huge nails out of my gutter and I saw how you cut that wood block to set your pry bar off of. shooooooo!
One less thang.
thanks.
Excellent video/tutorial. I was about to ask whether you were reusing the original holes, and then saw that in your description. A+ for completeness of information ;-)
Thank you & for the sense of humor re DIY Rules. So true!
"A video is worth a thousand words"
How do unpull out old spike that isn't loose at all?
Good tips without talk. I love it!
A high quality easy to follow video. Thank you!!!
Uf trhe wood is rotted where original nail was can you just pick another spot where there is good wood to screw in the gutter spike? I live in an older house that doesn't even have flashing from what I can see, so over time the wood has rotted.
Honestly you’ve got bigger problems that need addressing in that case. The fascia board needs replacement. The only reason to use these screws IMHO is to reuse the existing gutter when everything but the nails are still in good shape. They’re not the best option vs hidden hangers for a new installation, and if you’re making new holes rather than reusing old ones. That said: you could send the screw in at an angle to find solid wood in a pinch, reusing the old hole on the face of the gutter.
Yeah you just save me like $500 Plus labor in new gutters!
awesome!
Thanks. And the spike goes through both the front and back of the gutter to hold it up on mine. Make sure to hit wood if you have poly board fascia ( like mine). Do these screws come in a longer size for jumbo size gutters?
Using that wood was clever!
Great video. Thanks for showing us things to look out for to not make mistakes!
We’re can I purchase these
Will work for beer and tacos!
The laws of DIY, so true.
Thanks for showing the crushed (overtightened) spacer. Good to know.
I would add some of those screw on hangers and rivet them to the edge as well
And this is why I like youtube. Exactly the video I needed. One question...did you replace with screws because that was closest to what you had? I used the hidden mount brackets with the screw insert and found that they were a lot more sturdy. But I guess since you already had the nail holes through the fronts of the gutters it was just as easy to use the screws and ferrules. Nice video. I hate gutter work but I am too cheap to pay a professional.
If I used the hidden hangers there’d be visible holes left in the gutter. The screws are also much cheaper.
Good video. I have a question: It looks like you kept the entire length of the gutter under the flashing. Are you able to have a slope in the gutter run, while keeping it tucked under the flashing?
I kept all the original hole locations. Remember this was a repair, not a new install, using all the original gutters. Water doesn’t pool, so I suppose at the very least doesn’t have a negative slope.
Clear visual instructions; Nice work!
❤ it. Quick and to the point
Thanks great help...you just save me some money. I followed exactly what you did and it worked.
Are the gutter screws as good as hidden hangers? My Homedepot has the screws on back order,but they have the hidden hangers in stock.
It's important to note that the sole purpose of the gutter screw is to replace a gutter nail that is failing. They work well, and are a lot cheaper than hangers, but between the two on a new installation hangers are a better idea I think.
@@youngbloodbuilt I have spikes,and the damn things are almost all loose,which was why I was looking at gutter screws. Can hangers be as easily installed as gutter screws to replace existing spikes?
@@mikedunn7795 screws are better in your situation I think, because they fill the holes. Hangers are going to be more expensive, leave an ugly hole, and may not install as easily depending on the condition of your fascia board because they use a much smaller and shorter screw for mounting. I'd just order the screws and wait to do the job.
@@youngbloodbuilt Just received an Amazon order for two packs of the gutter screws. They sell them in ten packs,but I need 13. I can sell the leftovers on Ebay. Someone else said they were magnetic,and mine are too. Installed them yesterday,and they seem very solid.
Exactly what I need to do myself, didn't about these screws, thanks!
Very will presented best showing of how to remove replace & repair.
Excellent! Helpful video.
Thanks, kept me from destroying the gutter.
Your gutters look just like mine. I think I can do this!
Nice video. One question though - why don't you have covers for your gutters? Seems like you have a lot of debris there.
New house, I installed them a little while later.
Great video.......#1k like. keep rockin.
Why did you replace
The gutters were falling off the house.
@@youngbloodbuilt why not tap the nails back in
@@Brandon-no3vc watch the video for answers?
@@youngbloodbuilt no answers in video
@@Brandon-no3vc OK. Pretty sure it’s explained in the comments, the description, and the video. But the idea is the nails pull out after wallowing out the holes they were in and putting them back in is no longer possible. So the screw threads are larger in diameter than the original nails and grab the existing holes. Allows you to reuse the original gutters.
Nice job! Thanks
"The Law of DIY," like Murphy's Law, has never been repealed or even amended.
Great video. Why is there a need for a spacer?
zibbyzubb The spacer is to provide resistance to pull out the old nails without crushing the gutter.
Ahh, OK Thank you. I am just about to replace some old loose gutter spikes with screws so this is very helpful!
Good job
Thank you!
I want to live where this guy lives.
“The law of DIY” 😂
Or if you have to do it again down the line, it will be totally different than the first time you did it 😂
Wow! Thank you 😢 😭 ur the real mvp
Just buy some hidden hangers with the screws in them for $0.60 a piece a lot easier and quicker and better then you can call a job well done
If you need to remove nails to repair the sofit, youll have to cut the nails at the base. Im a handyman and 90% of the nails cannot be taken out without major damage to the gutter.
Karri Kahl So your situation is completely different than the issue I was addressing. Good info. In my case the soffit was not in need of replacement, the gutters were falling off my house due to the natural expansion and contraction of the nails wallowing out the nail holes. As I show, most nails pulled out by hand. I did the entire house and avoided crushing the gutter by carefully using a spacer to pry against.
@@youngbloodbuilt contradicting yourself. You started recording after you pulled the nails out 4in? Before you replied to me and said they just slipped out cuz the board was bad. I was just very curious because I've never been able to pull a nail out without denting the aluminum gutter... Very soft metal. I just saw is very convenient that when you pull the nail out it was already out?!? If the gutter fails then the soffit is going to fail.
Karri Kahl You got me. I’m lying. I removed the nails using telekinesis. Really this video contains subsonic messages trying to get foolish DIYers to join the Illuminati. I’m sorry everyone. I have to go on the run now. Goodbye forever.
@@youngbloodbuilt Well played.
Christian Youngblood 😂
Nice job!
This was wonderful -- working in silence, just like I will be. Almost makes for an existential experience. Wait, aren't all experiences existential? hmm
well, if you're not authentic and not "in the moment," you could say the experience lacked existential meaning... Anyway, yes, the working in silence was inspiring and a nice change!
You did a good job
Replace them all with the new screw in brackets, they are way better.
As explained, the brackets leave the ugly nail hole visible unless you replace the gutter and are substantially more expensive. Thanks for your input.
@@youngbloodbuilt Well, you can use both too.
👍
thanks. Christian, will do soon. how can't subscribe.
The screws are as long as the nail. The screws won’t grab when you screw them in. They are fine for new construction. The nail was in the end of the rafter so theres a huge hole in the rafter already from the nail. The screws need to be alittle longer.
Just so other people don't see the above comment and think it's correct: the screws are fatter than the nail and take up the space by design.
Thank you
Great video!
Nice job, go make yourself a nice whiskey drink.
Ha! so true about becoming an expert, and then never using that expertise again!
GREAT VID THX
Thanks man
Dude get some gutter leaf guards
What did you do to your wife that she made you do that in the middle of winter :).
Eye glasses might be good
ITS ALL FUN AND GAMES TILL SOMEBODY LOSES AN EYE(GOD FORBID) SAFETY FIRST BROTHER. SAFETY FIRST
Safety squints were used.
The law of DIY lol
Don't use a hammer and risk damaging the gutters...simply use a bolt cutter on the nail inside the gutter.
And how would you then reuse the holes the screws are intended to go in? There would be a stub of a nail in the hole.
Your up the ladder the wrong way.
He overexplained things in the video. :-)