Any more and you run the risk of water running off the tile and overshooting the gutter. While homeowners may believe that gutters must abut the roofline, this assumption is incorrect. Ideally, gutters should be placed a few inches below the roofline. They need to extend beyond the roof shingles, not align with them.
To further expound on this gutter placement issue, gutters must be tucked under or behind the roof’s drip edge. In other words, they should not be precisely parallel to the roofline, as water will pool in the gutters. This contributes to rust, erosion, mosquitoes, and damage to the gutter support system caused by consistent excess weight. If you own a home in the Norwood, MA, or surrounding area, and have questions about the condition of your current gutters, or want to explore the benefits of installing new or replacement gutters, contact the knowledgeable and experienced roofers at O’LYN Roofing today.
My understanding is that if the gutters are placed too high that a sheet of snow could slide off and if it catches the front of the gutter it can tear it off. Gutter hangers should be spaced every three feet for proper support, and even closer in northern climates to accommodate for heavier snow and ice. Start at the highest point with the back of the gutter as high as it will go (up against the bottom of the slate or tile or galvanised iron roof). The folks at Lednor Home Solutions have over 30 years of experience in this area, and they’ll install high-quality, seamless gutters that are affordably priced and come with a 20-year warranty.
Gutters provide an effective rainwater drainage system that cannot be managed nearly as efficiently using either nothing, or other alternative methods. For the average homeowner in Norwood, MA, and surrounding communities, installing gutters may represent the difference between safely channeling water away from their home and catastrophic water intrusion. However, after weathering storms and continually being clogged by leaves and other debris, your gutters can become rusted and leaky. Because of this, these homes frequently necessitate gutter installation around the roof’s perimeter rather than in selected exterior areas.
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. Before you jump into a DIY gutter installation, consider hiring a professional to hang your new gutters properly.