As it is plastic gutter, it will have some flexibility - why can you not just push it up or down enough to get to the screws? you only need an inch or two.
Broken gutter support bracket
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As it is plastic gutter, it will have some flexibility - why can you not just push it up or down enough to get to the screws? you only need an inch or two.
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Nope, I wouldn't even dream of it. This is the difference between doing a customer's gutter and your own. I suspect your own gutter must be full of holes.
Doing weight lifting is a bad idea 7-8 meters up. Standing still and do nothing is best.
You are obviously not a roofer. If you press it down, the bracket goes down. If you push it up, the hooked bracket goes up.
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Not if the bracket is unclipped from the gutter first - then the gutter will be reasonably easy to move.
Not using the reinforced screw holes makes the fixing weak and also weakens the bracket plastic. So, there's no escape from needing to add support. Being able to place the screw slightly higher won't make a difference. The trade bodges make it look good, but not function good. For my own stuff, I rate function and longevity above all else.
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Nut Job.....
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damage to the board was caused by a leak between roof tiles. I am thinking of sealing the leak with the following hybrid polymer sealant. It will be a thick bead, and I need it to last forever.
Your point is what? In any case, I made the seal today using the stated product and it should be good until the sealant fails. It shouldn't fail however because it's a thick bead that filled-to-flush the entire gap between two roof tiles. A large portion of the bead is hidden and protected from UV.
DIY bodge to the rescue. Not quite how I planned it. The original plan didn't feel quite strong enough. There was just enough room for shelf-like, and I went with that. The bracket and screws are stainless steel. That's me done for the back of the house, and in good time while it is still warm.
What next, paint it white?
Yes, paint it partially white below the plastic bracket level. Gloss coat one already on after primer x2. You are catching on.
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