The Workshop / 6 useful reads
Follow water, air, and heat through an Ontario home. Practical guides to roof repairs, siding, gutters, attic ventilation, and insulation.
Gutter guards can reduce debris inside the trough without making the system maintenance-free. Check surface buildup, outlets, and overflow after installation.
Read the postMoving roof water away from the wall can create a trip or ice problem on a path. Plan the outlet, walking route, and local drainage requirements together.
Read the postA larger eavestrough can help, but roof area, outlets, downspouts, and the discharge route matter too. Compare complete drainage proposals.
Read the postThe downspout interrupts the nice new siding. Moving it is easy to draw; deciding where the water goes is the real work.
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If the trough is clean but rain still pours over the edge, stop cleaning it again. The place where it spills is the useful clue.
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Clean after most leaves are down and before repeated freezing begins. Then test the downspouts, including the elbows where debris can remain hidden.
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