The sneaky problem
This one frustrates homeowners because it looks like an eavestrough issue, but the water is not staying in the channel. It is slipping behind it.
In roofing discussions, installers point out that roof edge details like drip edge placement can contribute to leaks behind the eavestrough, especially when there are gaps at the back.
Common Toronto causes
- The pitch is incorrect, so water moves toward a low spot and spills behind
- Poor roof edge detail that does not direct water cleanly into the eavestrough
- Loose sections pulling away from fascia, leaving a gap behind
- Ice load bending the run so the back edge becomes a spill path
Signs you have water going behind
- Fascia paint bubbling or peeling
- Soft wood when you press the fascia
- Dark streaking behind the eavestrough line
- Drips that appear behind the eavestrough, even though it is not overflowing
Fix options
Option 1: Minor adjustment and re-fastening
Best for: small gap, solid fascia, otherwise healthy system
Time: often the same day
Option 2: Replace fascia section plus re hang
If the wood is already soft, it needs attention before a new eavestrough can be secured properly.
Option 3: Replace the eavestrough run with correct pitch and attachment
If the run is warped, repeatedly pulling away, or poorly installed, replacement is the clean fix.
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