Gutters Installed Wrong

There are a wide variety of gutter materials sizes styles and gauges.

Gutters installed wrong.

Downspouts need to extend several feet from the house or they ll dump right into the basement. You might try to slope your gutters correctly but improperly positioned gutter hangers can foil those plans and cause your gutters to sag in the middle. Here are the five most common gutter mistakes and how to avoid them. Each has its benefits and drawbacks but.

Downspouts draining too close to the foundation. Pooled water can cause erosion foundation and siding damage. The correct angle depends on the length of the gutter but a good rule of thumb is to bend it a minimum of a quarter inch for each 10 feet of installed gutter. Sloped roofs send nearly all the roof s rainwater into the gutters surrounding them so these gutters need to be installed at a slope to drain the water properly.

Otherwise rain and leaves begin to pool until they overflow and the extra weight bows them out away from the house. Gutters that are too high can enable runoff water to drip down their back side which in turn can cause deteriorating fascia boards and stains on siding. Mistake 1 choosing the wrong type of gutter. Gutters installed at an improper or level pitch prevents water from flowing down the downspouts and creates areas of standing water causing rust through or insect infestation precise slope of the gutters ensures optimal rate of water flow toward the downspouts.

Gutter extensions attached to the bottom of the downspout will discharge water well beyond the foundation. Wrong location can mean water getting into your home or cause foundation issues.