Remove and reinstall the gutters You can choose to remove the gutters before installation and reinstall them once the roof is complete. We recommend it for several reasons. First, installers will ensure that the gutters have the proper pitch when reinstalling them. It is essential to remove the gutters during roof replacement if the gutters are attached to the roof.
If the gutter hinders the installation of the new roof, it will most likely suffer damage, especially along the edges. The roof can never be 100% sure that the seal is completely intact as before installation. That's why it's a good idea to first remove the gutters, install the new roof, and then reinstall the gutter system. The installers attached the new LeafGuard gutters directly to the wall boards with right-angle support brackets inserted INSIDE the gutters with screws, providing a very strong and trouble-free attachment.
Its purpose is to cover the space between the edge of the roof and the gutter so that water does not enter behind the gutter and damage the fascia plate. Note that the gutter support is in line with the top of the gutter, so any holes in the gutter are at the top. Keep in mind that if you can reach the gutter and set a level to it, you can confirm that the gutter is tilted correctly. A straight gutter without miters surrounding the corners will be the easiest to tilt.
The gutter then passes under the flap that hangs downward (along the fascia) and allows water to separate from the roof and enter the gutter without damaging the fascia board. If you notice that your gutters are not tilted toward the downspout, then the gutter passage is safely deactivated. One of the telltale signs that a gutter is not tilted correctly is when water overflows directly onto the end cover of the gutter. If the gutters wrap the corners with miters, this process becomes much more difficult.
When an unqualified operator or installer tells you that you can reopen a gutter, they will move it down (remember that the apron cannot be moved down with it) and then an additional hole is drilled in the back of the apron to a part of the gutter that cannot be seen due to the flickering hiding it. If you've verified that your gutters and downspouts are clean, but you still feel water overflowing through the gutters, stagnant water, or water overflowing the end covers, the gutter may need to be tilted again. If the gutters get in the way of replacing the roof, we will first remove them and reinstall them after the installation of the new roof is finished.
