Eavestroughing
Eavestroughs catch everything the roof sheds and carry it away from the walls and the foundation. When they fail, the damage rarely stays on the roof.
What goes wrong
- Troughs overflowing because they are blocked or undersized
- Sections pulling away from the fascia, or sagging so water pools
- Seams and corners leaking
- Downspouts discharging right against the foundation
- Water running behind the trough and rotting the fascia board
Why it matters more than it looks
Roof water that is not carried away ends up in the wrong places: soaked siding, a wet basement, ice building up at the eaves, and fascia and soffit that quietly rot behind the trough. Eavestroughing is a small part of the roof that protects a large part of the building.
Done with the roof
Eavestroughs, fascia and the roof edge all meet in the same place, so it usually makes sense to deal with them together — particularly during a re-roof, when the edge is open and easy to get at.
What to send us
Tell us what you are seeing — overflowing, sagging, leaking at a corner, water at the foundation — and send photos and your address.
Related roofing services
Work that often goes with eavestroughs.
Soffit & fascia
The soffit is the underside of the roof overhang; the fascia is the board that closes off its edge. Together they finish the roof and let it breathe.
Soffit and fascia details
Re-roofing
Replacing a roof that has reached the end of its life — the old covering comes off, the deck is checked, and a new roof system goes on.
Re-roofing details
Asphalt shingles
The most common roof covering on homes in this area — an asphalt shingle roof, installed over proper underlayment and flashing.
Asphalt shingle roofing detailsThinking about eavestroughs?
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