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Plain-language answers about eavestroughs, siding, soffit & fascia, and drainage — written to help you make a good decision, not to sell you a bigger job than you need.
How to Tell If Your Eavestroughs Need Repair or Replacement
Overflow in the rain, leaking corners, sagging runs, water beside the foundation — what the symptoms usually mean, when a repair is enough, and when replacement is the smarter call.
Read the GuideQuick Homeowner Checks
Three simple habits that catch most roofline problems early.
Clean in spring and fall
Twice a year is the common Ontario baseline — more often if your lot is heavily treed.
Watch heavy rain, not sunny days
Overflow, waterfalls over the edge, and dripping seams show up when it pours. That’s the best time to look.
Check where downspouts discharge
Public guidance commonly recommends extending discharge well away from the foundation — often 4 to 6 feet or more where possible.
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