Eavestroughs, Soffit and Fascia

The fascia is a 1×6 wooden band that is situated vertically behind the eavestrough, running horizontally under the edge of your roof. Usually the fascia wood is cladded by aluminum, called fascia aluminum. This adds an aesthetically pleasing dimension to the eavestrough system and at the same time protects the wood fascia from rotting. When fascia deteriorates, water infiltrates your roofline and causes Toronto roof repair needs that extend far beyond the original damage point. Our roofing team provides complete eavestrough services that protect your home from water damage year-round.

The soffit is the name given to the underside of your eaves. Soffits play a critical role in attic ventilation, allowing fresh air to enter while preventing moisture buildup that leads to ventilation-related roof repair in Toronto over time.

The eavestroughs, or gutters, are located at the base of your roof and are there to collect water and drain it away from your home. Failing eavestroughs direct water toward your foundation and roofline, creating conditions that result in water damage roof repair Toronto affecting multiple areas of your property.

The Importance of a Good Eavestrough System

Eavestroughs play a very important role in the construction of your home. Designed to drain water away from your home, eavestroughs prevent water damage to your shingles, underlayment, bricks, and other parts of your roof. It is therefore critical that you have a quality eavestrough system to avoid costly roof repair in Toronto caused by improper drainage. Soffit fascia eavestroughs not only add a polished appearance to your home but also improve air circulation in your eaves and attic, prevent animal intrusion, and lengthen the lifespan of your roof and your home.

When eavestroughs fail, water cascades down your exterior walls and pools near your foundation. This creates moisture problems that eventually require structural roof repair Toronto as water wicks upward into roofing materials. Your Toronto roofers can assess your eavestrough system and recommend solutions that prevent drainage-related roof repair in Toronto before damage occurs.

Proper soffit ventilation works in conjunction with your roof insulation to regulate attic temperature. When soffits are blocked or damaged, heat builds up in your attic during summer and moisture accumulates during winter. Both conditions accelerate shingle deterioration and lead to premature roof repair Toronto needs that proper ventilation would have prevented.

Soffit and Fascia, Eavestrough Installation, Repair & Maintenance

Eavestroughs are available in copper, aluminum, and galvanized metal, while soffit and fascia typically come in plywood, vinyl, and aluminum. When properly installed, your soffit fascia eavestroughs can add to your curb appeal and also protect your home from unnecessary damage that may result in expensive roof repair in Toronto down the road. Although a good eavestrough system works to protect your home in many ways, it is also prone to clogging. When eavestroughs are clogged, they tend to tear away from the fascia and put excess weight on the soffit.

Clogged gutters cause water to back up under your shingles, leading to overflow roof repair Toronto situations that damage fascia boards, soffits, and roofing materials simultaneously. During winter, backed-up water freezes and creates ice dams that force water beneath shingles, resulting in ice dam roof repair in Toronto that affects ceilings, walls, and insulation. Regular maintenance prevents these issues and eliminates seasonal roof repair Toronto emergencies.

To avoid this, Integrity Roofers highly recommends the installation of a gutter filter. This can reduce and even eliminate clogging, thereby helping you avoid big cleaning and repair bills. Gutter filters are a small investment that prevents debris-related roof repair Toronto caused by leaves, twigs, and other materials blocking proper water flow.

Gutter Cleaning Services

Eaves cleaning in Toronto is a vital service for any homeowner. The cleaning will determine whether an eavestrough repair or eavestrough installation is required when the damage to the gutters is revealed. Neglecting gutter cleaning leads to preventable roof repair in Toronto that accumulates over seasons of deferred maintenance. The process for gutter cleaning is a simple one but extremely important when you think about channelling water away from your home.

At Integrity Roofers, we ascend your flat or sloped roof, remove all the debris that is impacting the gutters’ ability to drain water. Our roof inspections include gutter assessment as part of comprehensive roof care that prevents clog-related roof repair Toronto problems. We thoroughly wash out all the drain spouts to make sure that water will flow freely to the exit points on the ground for dispersal.

As a quality control check, we inspect all areas around the gutters to make sure we remove all debris before we issue our seal of approval for a complete gutter cleaning. This inspection often reveals early signs of damage that could lead to undetected roof repair in Toronto if left unaddressed. Catching problems early prevents minor issues becoming major roof repair Toronto expenses.

For properties with flat roofing systems, our flat roof experts address the unique drainage challenges these roofs present. Flat roofs require proper scupper and drain maintenance to prevent ponding water roof repair Toronto issues that damage membrane systems.

How to Install Gutters

Planning

Like every home renovation project, installing new rain gutters must come with a plan to be successful. It starts with a comprehensive inspection of the fascia and soffit to look for any wood rot before we begin installing the gutters. Wood rot indicates underlying moisture problems that may require existing damage roof repair in Toronto before new gutters can be installed. If wood rot is a problem, we add a new strip, prime it, and paint it to create a flat plane to affix the gutters to.

Pre-Assembling

We take measurements to determine where the cuts and where the turns will be so we can connect the downspouts to the gutters. Once we take measurements, we cut the channels to fit and attach them to the flat wood strip under your roof. Rivet the eaves to the wood and caulk all cuts made to seal them for leaks. Poor sealing leads to joint failure roof repair Toronto as water escapes through gaps and damages fascia boards. It would be best to have approximately a four-inch overlap between sections of gutters to ensure no problems going forward. When lapping the channels to the inside section, make sure that there is a downhill plane. It will stop water from escaping from any seams and prevent seam leak roof repair in Toronto over time.

Adding Downspouts and Outlets

Once we have factored in where the downspouts and outlets will go, we attach them to the gutters. We turn the gutter upside down, make the necessary incision on the gutter and cut out a downspout hole. Then we attach the downspout before we attach everything to the house. Improper downspout placement creates drainage problems that lead to foundation-related roof repair Toronto as water pools near your home instead of being directed away.

Hanging Gutter Sections

You need to create a small slope to get gravity to move water from the gutters to the downspout. To achieve this goal, drive a nail in a half-inch below the roof. To create the slope, we subtract a quarter of an inch for every 10 feet that water will travel before it hits the downspout. Using a chalk line and level, we will see that the bead in the level is slightly off, and that tells us that the water will flow. Incorrect slope causes standing water that leads to gutter weight roof repair Toronto as overloaded gutters pull away from fascia boards.

Finishing

The last thing to do is to install the flashing and the gutter hangers. The flashing protects your fascia and soffit from water damage because water is not running behind the gutters. Pre-bent flashing is inserted under the shingles and roofing paper to prevent ice dams from forming in winter months and is extremely important that this step is administered correctly. Improper flashing installation is a leading cause of flashing failure roof repair in Toronto that allows water infiltration at the roof edge. Lastly, gutter hangers are necessary to help carry the weight that can accumulate when heavy rains come or run-off from a flash melt of snow in the winter.