How to stop water leaking out of gutters?

[flummoxed01]

Hi everyone! I have a small issue with my gutter—it’s not clogged but water seems to drip out. I’ve checked for blockages, but everything seems clear. I’ve captured a video showing the problem. Looking for some DIY advice on how to fix this. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[EricL]

Hello @flummoxed01 

Thanks for sharing your questions about your leaking gutters. Looking at the photo you've posted, I suspect that a gap has formed between your gutter and the edge of the roof cover. Generally speaking, your galvanized roof for example overhangs the fascia which is connected to your rafters. Without the gutter the rain would come down in neat straight lines and puddle at the base of the house. 

To prevent this, gutters are installed to divert the water down the storm pipes and into the sewer. The back lower end of the gutter is usually pressed against the fascia of the roof and the galvanized end of the roof overhangs this part as well. The water would technically fall into the gutter and not outside of it. But if for some reason the gutter has moved out of place or has shifted to create a gap then water could possibly fall between the fascia and the gutter.     

I suggest investigating this issue and having a look if your gutter has indeed shifted and a gap has formed. If it has, then I suggest adjusting the gutter hooks that is holding the gutter in place and eliminating the gap.

However, if you are a bit hesitant to mess around with your gutter's placement and balance. I suggest engaging the services of a professional gutter installer and have them repair the fault.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @flummoxed01 

I do like @EricL 's description, if you follow through the steps it will show up issues if they are there,

Gutters can shift over time, carrying all the water plus leaves and silt add a resonable weight to it. Worth while having a look at the fall of the gutter when you clean it out, plus making sure that the tiles/roofing over hang the gutter, somewhere between 1/3 in to a little less then half is a good rule of thumb.

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @flummoxed01 

Q: Has this always happened or just started to happen?

Q: Does this occur during heavy rain only or all rain?

This could happen from not enough fall of the guttering, not enough downpipes or a blockage in the down pipe. Its also could be as @EricL mentioned that the guttering clips have moved off the facia or some part of the guttering has moved off the clips. But you should visually be able to see either of these looking down the line of the gutter.

The overflow could be coming out of the overflow slots (Grey guttering photo) then the water is going back on itself towards the facia. But it's supposed to do that to prevent water entering the eves.

When safe to do so are you are able to send through a couple of extra photos including one like the attached. This will allow us to better evaluate. 

Nailbag