How to Spot Poor Workmanship in Gutter Installation
A gutter system does quiet, unglamorous work. When it is installed well, you barely notice it. Water leaves the roof, moves through the troughs and downspouts, and exits far enough from the house to keep the siding, soffits, fascia, landscaping, and foundation dry. When it is installed badly, the signs show up fast, and sometimes they show up in places homeowners do not immediately connect to the gutters. I have seen houses with peeling paint that turned out to be a