Where Roof Meets Gutter

Install step and kick out flashing at all roof wall intersections to protect walls from water intrusion and install boot or collar flashing at all roof penetrations to protect roofs from leaks.

Where roof meets gutter.

The term gutters can be applied to all roof drains but spouting refers specifically to external gutters. In this first picture one can see. In almost every instance gutter installers take the path of least resistance and shove the gutter right underneath the roof shingles instead. The soffit that meets the roof is one of the toughest areas to waterproof.

Gutter the gutters collect water and carry it away from the foundation of the building. The water is allowed to run on the roof surface and is collected by the lower gutters. External gutters positioned outside the building envelope. Concealed fascia gutter systems gutters installed directly behind a fascia.

A cricket might also be placed where two sections of roof meet and form a valley. Internal gutters formed inside a parapet wall or where two connected gables meet at an internal draining point. Gutters should be hung where a straight edge laying on your roof shingles can easily extend over the front lip of the gutter this is the proper installment location for the high point of the gutter. If the gutter is not working properly you should upgrade your roof gutter immediately and get it up to date in order to resolve the purpose of having a roof gutter at your home.

This roof leaks during the snowy part of winter and during storms in the summer certainly due to poor flashing. However with a drip edge in place around the rake and eaves runoff from the roof drains into the gutter properly. Step and kickout flashing should be installed at all roof wall intersections to protect the wall and divert rainwater runoff into a gutter. In the photo you can still see signs of an ice dam.