Eavestrough isn\u2019t glamorous, but it\u2019s one of the cheapest ways to protect your home from water damage. Here\u2019s the complete picture.
What eavestrough actually does
It catches the water coming off your roof and carries it well away from the house. Done right, it prevents the problems that cost real money: ice dams, rotted fascia, soaked basements and foundation damage.
Sizing and pitch matter
On the prairies a downpour comes fast and heavy, so eavestrough has to be sized and pitched to keep up \u2014 and downspouts placed to route water away from the foundation, not beside it. Undersized or poorly pitched gutters overflow exactly when you need them most.
Soffit and fascia
Soffit and fascia finish the roofline and let the roof breathe. Proper ventilation through the soffit helps prevent moisture and ice problems up top, and clean fascia ties the whole look together. We handle all of it together with the eavestrough.
Signs you need new eavestrough
- Water spilling over the edges in a rain
- Sagging, separating or leaking seams
- Peeling paint or rot on the fascia behind it
- Water pooling against the foundation
See siding & eavestrough for what we install, and our siding guide for finishing the rest of the exterior.
The bottom line: eavestrough is cheap insurance against expensive water damage. If yours is overflowing or pulling away, get it sorted before it costs you a foundation repair.