Leaking Gutter Systems

We hear from homeowners all the time about they have leaky gutters and its right above their front door, dripping on the front steps. Let's break down why this happens! 

One of the very key issues with most gutters systems is debris buildup. If debris such as shingle granules, leaves, or even toys from the neighbor's kids accumulates in the inside corners, it can cause the gutters to retain water.  This happens either because the debris blocks the water's flow or creates a persistently damp environment by staying wet underneath.

In this picture we have both shingle granules and leaf buildup.  What is really heppening with the corner being full of debris is causing that wet environment? The seal down the center of that corner is breaking down. Once that sealant starts breaking down the seam will start to leak. 

One of the things we do here at Gutter Shutter is we will Clean out this corner and reseal it. 

This is a picture of what this corner should look like all cleaned out and ready for water to flow. 

The next key thing we do is we will look at the gutter system itself. We will make the major adjustments needed to make sure that corner does not continue to hold debris and water. With these adjustments, the water can flow and take the debris with it through the gutter system. 

Now this is still just an open gutter system. There is always a chance of debris getting into the gutter system. The best solution to getting debris to stay out of your gutters and making sure your gutters function all of the time, even when it is raining... Is the Gutter Shutter System! 

The Gutter Shutter System is the best gutter system in the world to capture all the water coming off your roof while shedding debris. This system has a high back patented gutter trough that allows the hood to be incorporated right on the gutter. The whole system then is allowed to mount to the fascia board. The Great thing about this feature is that it is the only full gutter system on the market that does not touch your roof at all. How great is that?! 

While this is one of the best systems on the market, Gutter Shutter also manufacture our own inside high-volume corners. The great part of this new corner is it eliminates the over shooting water and debris hanging up as it is a 45 degree inside instead of a 90-degree corner. This great feature is a game changer! There is no seam in the bottom of the corner. Gutter Shutter has eliminated this seam to keep corners from leaking on your front step. The place we notice our leaking gutters the most!