Gap between roof and gutters.

ben4345 · 10-12-2011, 04:47 PM

Just the other day me and my girlfriend woke up to some scratching, it sounded like it was coming from the attic. The next day we investigated the roof and saw this.

There is a gap large enough for a squirrel or other small critters to get in and out.

So, how do I got about closing this gap?
I thought about using some metal screening and Great Stuff expanding foam. But I am posting this to make sure that this is the right thing to do.

**kwikfishron** · 10-12-2011, 05:17 PM

No foam…it looks like fascia falling down. It looks like it’s up tight down by the downspout and the slope is running the wrong way.

From what I’m seeing you need to pull the gutter, repair the fascia then reinstall the gutter.

ben4345 · 10-12-2011, 05:51 PM

I failed to mention that this runs about 12' then closes to about 1-2cm. Almost like something is "warped". And it doesn't seem to appear on other sides of the house.

**kwikfishron** · 10-12-2011, 06:00 PM

And I bet if you push up under the wood fascia it will close the gap. The only "real fix" is to remove the gutter and repair or replace the fascia (maybe more).

federer · 10-12-2011, 06:17 PM

you got the old style gutters too. might as well install new fascia boards and then get new gutters? if you install own fascia boards it will save you a bit of money. just have to measure and cut to size

10-12-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
ben4345 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	Gap between roof and gutters. Just the other day me and my girlfriend woke up to some scratching, it sounded like it was coming from the attic. The next day we investigated the roof and saw this. There is a gap large enough for a squirrel or other small critters to get in and out. So, how do I got about closing this gap? I thought about using some metal screening and Great Stuff expanding foam. But I am posting this to make sure that this is the right thing to do.

10-12-2011, 05:17 PM	#2
kwikfishron Mod Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,757	Gap between roof and gutters. No foam…it looks like fascia falling down. It looks like it’s up tight down by the downspout and the slope is running the wrong way. From what I’m seeing you need to pull the gutter, repair the fascia then reinstall the gutter. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.

10-12-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
ben4345 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	Gap between roof and gutters. I failed to mention that this runs about 12' then closes to about 1-2cm. Almost like something is "warped". And it doesn't seem to appear on other sides of the house.

10-12-2011, 06:00 PM	#4
kwikfishron Mod Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,757	Gap between roof and gutters. And I bet if you push up under the wood fascia it will close the gap. The only "real fix" is to remove the gutter and repair or replace the fascia (maybe more). __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State. Last edited by kwikfishron; 10-12-2011 at 06:07 PM.

10-12-2011, 06:17 PM	#5
federer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dc metro Posts: 947	Gap between roof and gutters. you got the old style gutters too. might as well install new fascia boards and then get new gutters? if you install own fascia boards it will save you a bit of money. just have to measure and cut to size

Gap between roof and gutters.