Gutters - common reasons for leakage

Exterior · Gutters and Downspouts · printed page 342 (PDF page 343)

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Gutter – Common Leakage Causes Leaking Gutter – Causes Downspout – and Gutter Gutter and Downspout

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improper slope
changes in direction
downspout connections
clogged
rust perforations (galvanized gutters)
leaking seams
loose

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An oblique view of a house shows gutters along the roof eaves and downspouts descending at exterior corners. Dashed circles and arrows identify common gutter leakage locations and conditions, including changes in direction, downspout connections, and leaking seams. Other callouts identify improper gutter slope, clogging, and loose gutters. Rust perforations are specifically associated with galvanized gutters.