Box Gutter Condensation Problems

Steve hempstock former chairman of the lead contractors association looks at the methods and materials involved in the production of lead gutters and identifies the most common defects their causes and how to prevent and remedy them.

Box gutter condensation problems.

If you stop air getting to the gutter you re problem is also solved a bit like insulating cold water pipes prevents condensate forming. Is it a right way to install condensate line emptying into the gutter. This is because it can cause water to run behind the gutter rather than in front. You need to maintain any gutter system but with box gutters you need to make certain that no trapped or standing water causes damage that can shorten the life of your gutter system.

The first step in maintenance is to keep them clear of debris and keep the painted surface if they are galvanized steel free from rust. If the seal is damaged water can enter the inside of the attached house and can damage the internal ceiling and the inside of the adjoining wall. In most cases you ll notice the problem as soon as you get a close look in your gutters. Box gutters are designed to be concealed from view.

Essentially condensation occurs at night when the temperature inside a building is warmer than outside. Clogs are one of the most common causes of leaky gutters. The ac installers are doing their work today and just informed me that they installed the condensate line through the gutter. The worst case scenario for a leaking box gutter is when the trim is damaged.

Picture a cloud of moisture floating overhead between the rafters. He focusses on lead lined parapet and valley gutters and also briefly addresses the problem of underside corrosion. Since they are concealed they can also become neglected and develop leaks into your home. If the box gutter has no overflow provisions this causes a waterfall over the sides of the box gutter typically running down the walls.

I d stick pu foam to the gutter with pu adhesive the fast set type to completely encase it and pack any remaining void with insulation and see how it goes. The outlet of the box gutter may be blocked by debris or the box gutter outlet simply cannot discharge the water fast enough. The 3 4 inch pipe is sticking out about 2 inch and under ideal condition empty out the condensate through the downspout located about 5 feet away. That excess moisture ends up as drops of condensation on the roof.

Unless you regularly clean them out your gutters can quickly fill up with leaf litter and debris. As it cools it can t hold as much moisture. Luckily clogged gutters and downspouts are quite easy to spot.