If your gutters are sagging or holding water, the slope may be incorrect. Adjusting the pitch can restore proper drainage and prevent water damage to your foundation. Gutter slope, also called gutter pitch, is the slight angle at which a gutter tilts to ensure rainwater flows toward the downspouts instead of pooling inside the gutter. Your gutters should be attached to your house’s fascia with a slope, so the water runs toward the downspout. But what do you do if the gutters are not draining and notice the gutter’s slope has become flat? Making repairs can become cumbersome and time-consuming.
Repairing Existing Gutter Slope
First, check your gutters to see if anything might be causing them gutters to sag. Excess leaves and debris and the water that isn’t draining properly can cause sag. Also, birds, rodents, or insect nests can weigh down your gutters. Removing these problems from your gutter can sometimes correct the problem. However, if your gutters are of poor quality, mere removal of debris may not help.
The gutters will likely have to be removed from the fascia to repair the slope. Inspect the gutters to see the condition before reinstalling them on your house. You may need to buy a new length of the gutter if there are severe dents, bends, or cracks that would cause the gutter to clog again or leak if it was reinstalled. A flimsy gutter will not protect your home from water damage.
How much slope should gutters have?Correct gutter pitch is 1/8 to 1/4 inch for every ten feet of gutter length, which is the standard and ensures water flows efficiently towards the downspout without pooling. A proper slope is crucial to prevent water damage to your home’s foundation and siding.
How to fix Gutter Slope in 5 Steps:
- Inspect and Measure Pitch
- Mark a New Slope Line
- Detach the Gutter
- Reattach at Correct Pitch
- Test Drainage
It takes time and much effort to complete this job. And it can be a little complicated. Do you have the time to look after your gutters continuously?
Never Worry About Gutter Slope Again
Leafguard can help you solve your problems with gutter slope. Get Leafguard® and never worry about slope, clogging, debris, or sagging gutters again. Our system keeps leaves, animals, insects, and pollen out of your gutter. Leafguard is the seamless gutter system guaranteed never to clog, or we will clean your gutters for free.
Leafguard’s seamless one-piece design is more robust and durable than any other gutter system. Our gutters are made from aluminum 20% thicker than the industry standard and downspouts 30% larger than our competitors. The gutters are supported every two feet, which is twice the industry standard, providing strength against sag and loss of slope, and ensuring protection against the harshest weather conditions.
Leafguard can be installed on your home in one day. The gutters are custom fit by our professional installers to the exact specifications of your home — no need to worry about performance, fit, or unsightly seams. With Leafguard, enjoy clog-free gutters guaranteed. Your gutters will hold tight to the fascia and slope in the correct direction without sagging. Leafguard. Get it and forget it!
