Gutters are easy to overlook until they fail. Their job is simple: collect water off the roof and move it away from the house. When they are missing, clogged or undersized, that water lands exactly where it causes the most damage.

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What gutters protect

The roof edge. Overflowing gutters push water back under the first row of shingles and rot the fascia board.

Siding and trim. Water sheeting off the roof splashes onto siding, windows and doors, and gets behind trim.

The foundation. This is the big one in North Texas. Our clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Water dumped at the foundation all at once makes that movement worse, and foundation movement shows up as cracked drywall, sticking doors and cracks in brick.

Landscaping and walkways. Water pouring off the roof edge digs trenches in beds and washes out mulch.

Signs your gutters are not doing the job

Water spilling over the front of the gutter in heavy rain

Stains or peeling paint on the fascia

Gutters sagging or pulling away from the house

Pools of water or erosion near the foundation after rain

Seams that drip

Why sizing matters here

Rain in North Texas often comes in short, violent downpours. A standard 5-inch gutter that is fine for a steady drizzle can overflow in those bursts, especially below a large, steep roof section or a valley that concentrates water. On many homes, 6-inch gutters and larger 3 by 4 inch downspouts handle it much better.

Seamless gutters

Sectional gutters leak at every joint. Seamless gutters are formed on site from one continuous piece of aluminum for each run, so the only seams are at the corners. They are fitted to the house, color-matched to the trim, and hold up far better over time.

What a good installation includes

Correct pitch toward each downspout so water does not sit in the gutter

Hidden hangers spaced closely enough to handle weight and wind

Downspouts placed where they can drain away from the house

Extensions or splash blocks that carry water several feet from the foundation

Drip edge at the roof edge so water goes into the gutter, not behind it

Gutters and storm claims

Hail dents gutters and downspouts. If a storm damaged your roof, check the gutters too. Gutter damage usually belongs on the same claim as the roof, not a separate one.

Keeping them working

Clean gutters at least twice a year, in late spring and again after the leaves fall. If you have heavy tree cover, gutter guards can cut down on cleaning, though they still need checking.

We install seamless gutters across Justin and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, often alongside a roof replacement. Call (855) 741-ROOF for a free estimate.

How Gutter Installation Protects Your Home From Water Damage