Eavestroughs, Soffit and Fascia

Complete Eavestrough Cleaning, Repair & Installation Service

The fascia is a vertical wooden board measuring 1x6, positioned behind the eavestrough and extending horizontally along the roof's edge. Typically, the fascia wood is covered with aluminum, known as fascia aluminum. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the eavestrough system but also shields the wooden fascia from decay.

Soffit refers to the underside of your eaves.

Eavestroughs, also known as gutters, are situated at the lower edge of your roof and serve the purpose of collecting water, diverting it away from your residence.

The Importance of a Good Eavestrough System

Eavestroughs have a significant role in the structure of your house. Their purpose is to redirect water away from your home, safeguarding your shingles, underlayment, bricks, and other roof components from water damage. Having a reliable eavestrough system is crucial. Soffit, fascia, and eavestroughs not only enhance the visual appeal of your residence but also enhance airflow in your eaves and attic, deter animal entry, and extend the longevity of your roof and overall home.

Soffit and Fascia, Eavestrough Installation, Repair & Maintenance

Eavestroughs are offered in various materials such as copper, aluminum, and galvanized metal. Soffit and fascia options typically include plywood, vinyl, and aluminum. Properly installed soffit, fascia, and eavestroughs not only enhance your home's curb appeal but also safeguard it against potential damage that could lead to costly repairs. While an effective eavestrough system serves multiple protective functions, it is susceptible to blockages. Clogged eavestroughs can detach from the fascia and exert additional weight on the soffit.

To address this, Integrity Roofers highly recommends the installation of a gutter filter. This filter can significantly reduce or even eliminate blockages, helping you avoid extensive cleaning and repair expenses. For more information on how a gutter filter functions, you can find details here.

Gutter Cleaning Services

Eaves cleaning holds significant importance for homeowners in Cumming. This cleaning process is crucial as it helps determine whether the gutters need repair or even a complete installation due to revealed damages. While the procedure for gutter cleaning is straightforward, it plays a critical role in ensuring effective water drainage away from your residence. At Elitroof, we undertake the task of ascending your flat or sloped roof, eliminating all debris that hinders proper gutter functioning.

We also take care to thoroughly clean the drain spouts, ensuring unobstructed water flow to the exit points on the ground, facilitating proper dispersal. To ensure quality control, we conduct a thorough inspection of all areas surrounding the gutters, ensuring the complete removal of debris before finalizing the gutter cleaning process and providing our seal of approval.

How to Install Gutters

1. Initial Planning – Just like any home improvement project, successful installation of new rain gutters begins with careful planning. Our process starts with a thorough examination of the fascia and soffit to identify any signs of wood rot before initiating gutter installation. If wood rot is detected, we address it by adding a new strip, priming, and painting it. This provides a stable surface for affixing the gutters.
2. Pre-Assembly – Precise measurements are taken to determine the required cuts and turns for connecting downspouts to the gutters. Once measurements are taken, we cut the channels to fit and attach them to the flat wooden strip beneath the roof. The eaves are riveted to the wood, and all cuts are sealed with caulk to prevent leaks. Maintaining an approximately four-inch overlap between gutter sections ensures a problem-free installation. Ensuring a downhill slope when connecting channel sections prevents water from escaping at seams.
3. Installing Downspouts and Outlets – Downspouts and outlets are strategically placed along the gutters as planned. After marking the chosen location on the gutter, a hole is cut out for the downspout. The downspout is then attached before securing the entire assembly to the house.
4. Hanging Gutter Sections – Proper water flow requires a slight slope to encourage gravity-driven movement from the gutters to the downspout. This is achieved by driving a nail half an inch below the roof level. To establish the desired slope, we subtract a quarter-inch for every ten feet of water travel before reaching the downspout. Using a chalk line and level, we ensure that the level's bubble is slightly off, indicating the correct slope for water flow.
5. Finalizing – The finishing touches involve installing flashing and gutter hangers. Flashing serves to protect the fascia and soffit from water damage by preventing water from seeping behind the gutters. Precisely positioned pre-bent flashing is inserted under shingles and roofing paper to prevent the formation of ice dams during winter. Proper installation of gutter hangers is essential to support the weight of heavy rainwater or rapid snowmelt runoff, ensuring the longevity of the gutter system.

Getting Started

If you're in need of a brand-new gutter system or if you prefer us to repair your existing one, don't hesitate to reach out to us today for a complimentary evaluation.