Roof Gutter Leaking

Gutter leaks usually start at rusty spots or seams that have opened up because of expansion and contraction.

Roof gutter leaking.

Some of the water may leak behind the gutters down towards the soffit and the fascia. For gutters to work properly they must be properly sloped toward the downspouts and the roof must have a drip edge that clears the sides of the gutters closest to the house. Unfortunately it doesn t always work that way. Your leak is a gutter problem if there is a clear issue with an element of the gutter system or definite water coming from the gutters end caps downspout or gutter seams etc.

When water drips between the fascia and the gutters the problem could be a compromised drip edge but it s also possible the gutters are overflowing. When it rains water is supposed to roll down the side of your roof and into your gutters through the gutters to a downspout into the downspout and away from your home s foundation. Lately whenever it rains water drips out of my house s gutters and onto the patio instead of out the downspout. Gutters are supposed to direct water away from your roof and into the ground.

Repair a leak in a basically sound gutter easily by covering the damaged area with roof and gutter repair tape available at home centers and hardware stores. And it doesn t stop there. Damage to the roof and fascia. Prepare the gutter by scraping out as much old tar or caulk as possible.

If the gutter is clogged some of that water will back up on the roof soaking it.