Gutters, fascias & soffits
Roof drainage problems can cause surprisingly extensive damage. Overflowing or badly aligned gutters may wet walls, fascia boards, soffits and the ends of roof timbers.
Why Is My Gutter Overflowing?
This guide looks specifically at why is my gutter overflowing?: blocked outlets, poor falls, inadequate capacity and roof run-off can all make gutters overflow, plus the signs that help decide what to do next.
Read guide →Why Is My Gutter Leaking at a Joint?
Read this if you are dealing with why is my gutter leaking at a joint?. It covers common causes of leaking plastic gutter joints and what usually fixes them and the practical clues worth noting before repair.
Read guide →Why Is Water Running Behind My Gutter?
For why is water running behind my gutter?, this page explains why water may miss the gutter and soak fascia, soffit or wall below, with a focus on the checks and repair questions that matter for that defect.
Read guide →Why Are My Fascia Boards Rotting?
This guide looks specifically at why are my fascia boards rotting?: how repeated wetting, gutter leaks and failed finishes lead to timber fascia decay, plus the signs that help decide what to do next.
Read guide →What Causes Soffit Damage?
Read this if you are dealing with what causes soffit damage?. It covers leaks, birds, poor ventilation and decayed roof edges can damage soffits and the practical clues worth noting before repair.
Read guide →Gutters or roof edges causing trouble?
Overflow, leaks and rotten fascias are easier to repair once the path of the rainwater and the condition of the eaves are understood.