Removing Gutter Nails

Use a pry bar to remove the gutter nail completely.

Removing gutter nails.

To remove them you need to pull the nail. You can use caulk to fill holes left in the siding once the gutters and downspouts are removed. After the gutter is clear then you can use the pry bar to pull out the stubs. The problem is that the gutter is made of thin sheet metal which will crush and deform if you pry against it with a hammer or pry bar.

Pull it out as far as you can. This is usually done by removing screws or using a pry bar to remove nails. Old fashioned gutter nails are called spikes and ferrules with the spikes being giant nails that pass through an aluminum sleeve the ferrule which holds a gutter to the fascia board of the house. Simple away to install or remove the gutters without a help and damaged.

I have a 24 bolt cutter which cut those nails like butter. Step 2 removing other nails. Just cut the aluminum nails with bolt cutters and then slide the gutters off. Remove the gutter once all hangers are gone.

This is as simple as removing each gutter hanger or other device that holds the gutter in place. You can then start removing the other nails. Make sure that you place the gutter nail in a safe waste bin and don t leave it lying around on the roof. Don t waste your time or gutters trying to pry out the old aluminum nails.