Condensation On Bottom Of Gutters

Discussion in builders talk started by busy builder apr 22 2009.

Condensation on bottom of gutters.

Evaluate gutters downspouts and surface grading. Mine do it too but at this time of year it is from cold rain and temperate gutters causing condensation. Sometimes here in north idaho on a cold blue sky day the east side gutter appears to sweat condensate and collect on the bottom of the gutter facia trim where it travels to the os corner and promptly drips on the steepest section of side walk below freezes and waits for ups fedx delivery man. When these become loose they can cause small leaks to develop around the fastener with the result of water pouring out of the rear of the gutter and directly.

Deterioration of carpet or wood. Staining and blistering of wall covering. The channel is fixed between two 2 x6 timbers to support it along the legnth and kingspan is puseh in between these timbers underneath the channel with a small 1. I m noticing the gutters are dripping along their length.

Busy builder new member. Condensation on cold walls and floor in summer. Enough to form a little line in the mulch underneath. That is about all i can attribute it to.

The small amount of rain that falls on the rim of the gutter trickles down to the lowest point on the bottom. Rot and decay of wood headers joists sill plates and columns. Condensation on gutter problem. Odor mold and mildew.

I installed a metal channel gutter between 2 roofs. I know not the best of situations but it would help understand the problem. It s also possible that condensation could play a small role. The gutters are affixed to the fascia boards using some form of screws nails or hangers which are usually driven straight through the side of the gutter itself and into the boards.

Surface tension holds these beads of water in place until the droplet becomes too heavy.