Between The Gutters

When you place a level on the.

Between the gutters.

If the run is more than 35 feet long. The rule of thumb for this slope is a vertical 1 2 inch for every 10 feet of horizontal run. For every 10 feet of gutter from this measurement and mark this distance at the low end of the gutter run. If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without any flashing over the back of the gutter.

The gutter apron prevents water from ever reaching the soffit by leading water straight into the gutters. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. They come in 5 inch to 6 inch widths. A k style gutter in the same inch width can handle twice as much water as a half round gutter.

If you don t have gutter guards you need to clean out your gutters at least once a year some roofers. These gutters are a type of half round gutters and have the bead on the outside of the gutter where it is more visible. Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.

Have rain water dripping out from between your facia and gutters. A gutter apron is similar to a drip edge in that it fits under the shingles and protects the roof deck. The gutter apron will prevent the dripping. However a gutter apron is different from a drip edge because it hangs over the gutters and then angles back toward the house.

The proper slope for gutters is 1 2 inch per 10 feet toward the downspout. Most times these style gutters are installed with rectangular downspouts. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in. Sometimes rainwater makes its way down between the gutters and the walls even though the gutters are secured in place.

Many people choose these style gutters because they are very aesthetically pleasing and will add a lot of class to your home. In addition they are attached to the home with a visible half round hanger. It goes without saying but it s integral that you check your gutters for leaks regularly or at least after a storm. Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.

Gutters must be pitched so water will flow to the downspouts. This can be frustrating and also creates a dangerous situation on porch steps during freez. The water travels to places where it shouldn t be going most probably between the gutter and the fascia all the way down to the side of the house or straight into the ground.