1. Caulking hasn't bonded properly
2. Caulking has split or pulled away
3. Miter has not been caulked

1. Recaulk miter
2. Recaulk or replace miter
3. Replace miter and caulk

1. Downspout return is too shallow
2. Downspout outlet not sealed properly

1. Reslope downspout return
2. Reseat and seal outlet

1. Gutters are worn out or improperly installed

1. Install seamless aluminum gutters (by us)

1. Tile or shingle not out far enough
2. Roof valley improperly installed
3. Water is under shingle or tile
4. Roof lacks proper flashing

1. Move shingle or tile out further
2. Repair valley, or shim with metal
3. a. Check for proper skylight, solar panel, or vent flashing.
   b. Check for proper lapping on tile roofs
4. a. Install proper roof flashing.
   b. Call a licensed roofing professional

1. End caps caulking missing or broken.
2. Rake tile transferring water to gutter

1. Replace and recaulk end cap
2. Adjust rake tile

1. To be properly flashed, the wall and chimney areas should have a 3" piece of diverter flashing installed as part of the roof flashing. If this is missing, water cannot fall into the gutter.

1. a. Install proper flashing
   b. Caulk end cap to wall or chimney

• Up to 1"

1. Gutters are not sloped to drain water out. Therefore, all gutter will hold some water, this is considered normal and does not affect the performance of the rain gutter.

1. Requires no adjustment, as water will usually dissipate and evaporate within a short period of time

• Over 1"

1. Gutter not sloped enough, (depending upon length)
2. House and/or fascia board has an out of level area
3. Gutter length too long for water to dissipate

1. Lower gutter if practical
   
2. Reslope and/or add a downspout
3. Add another downspout

Water overshoots the gutter (all around the house).

Water overshoots the gutter (at the roof valleys).

1. Rain Gutter too narrow. 
   
   
2. Water condensed in roof valleys can easily gain enough momentum to cause it to project over (overshoot)  the gutter.

1. Install Riser Flashing on the gutters, or replace with wider gutters.
   
2. Install a Valley Shield at all roof valleys.

1. Hanger / spike bent or improperly installed.
2. Wrong hanger used.
3. Spikes or hangers spaced too far apart
4. Wood has dried or rotted, causing spike hole to expand.
5. Spout is clogged, gutter is filling with water and this weight is pulling fasteners loose.

1. Replace hanger or spike
2. Installed proper or higher quality spike
3. Install more spikes or hangers
4. Replace wood and respike where necessary
5. Clean gutters and downspouts and refasten gutter

1. Leaves, loose shingles, or some debris is blocking the downspout.
2. Not enough downspouts.
3. Downspout return too shallow

1. a. Remove blockage and clean gutters
   b. Install a leaf protection system.
2. Add downspouts
3. Modify return at a steeper angle

1. The small amount of water left in the gutter is dripping down the downspout and hitting an elbow.

1. a. Glue a thin piece of rubber to the bottom kicker elbow
   b. Offset the downspout at the bottom at least six inches.