When gutters and downspouts work well, they quietly move water away from the home. When they fail, they can back water up under shingles or dump it where it causes damage.
Clogged gutters
Debris-filled gutters can overflow backward, pushing water under the first rows of shingles and into fascia boards.
Short downspouts
Downspouts that end too close to the home concentrate water near foundations, walks and patios.
Loose or undersized systems
High-intensity storms can overwhelm small or poorly hung gutters. The result is water spilling in the wrong places.
