SYMPTOMS | POSSIBLE CAUSES |
Water backs up onto roofing. Water runs down fascia and siding. | Gutter or downspout clogged or damaged. Gutter protection or leaf guard is daming water. |
Water backs up in one end of the gutter. | Incorrect slope of gutter. Loose gutter spikes or hangers causing sagging. |
Gutter Leaks | Loose joint, solder or hole. |
Soffit wet or leaking | Leak in your roof somewhere. |
Loose fascia | Gutter or downspout damaged or faulty. Faceboard damaged or structural damage. |
Ice buildup at eave or over gutters. | Inadequate attic ventilation. Blocked soffit |
Attic Leaks | Damaged roofing, shingle or flashing. Gutter damaged. Skylight, soilpipe or chimney damaged or leaking in flashing around each. |
Damp attic | Blocked soffit vent, Roof vents not working properly. Improper ventilation and insulation. |
Blocked soffit vents | Insulation or bird nests |
Gable vent loose or damaged | Wind or weather damage, bird nests |
Water runoff runs behind gutter and down fascia | Insufficient roof overhang. |
Water runoff below downspout erodes gound around foundation | No splash block or splashblock is out of place. |
Loose or rattling downspout | Loose bracket |