A roof sheds a surprising amount of water in a heavy downpour or a spring thaw. Eavestroughs and downspouts collect that water and send it away from the house, protecting the walls and the ground around the foundation.
Eavestroughs and Downspouts in Toronto
Goldstar installs new eavestrough systems and repairs existing ones. Whether you need a full run along the length of the house or a single downspout refixed, we treat the job with the same care.
Well-functioning eavestroughs are easy to take for granted. When they fail, water spills down the walls, soaks the fascia and collects at the base of the house, where it can find its way into basements.
Seamless Eavestroughs
We install seamless aluminium eavestroughs formed on site to the exact length of each run. Because there are no joints along the straight sections, there are far fewer places for leaks to develop over time.
Seamless troughs come in a range of colours, so they can be matched to the fascia, soffits or trim of your home for a neat, finished appearance.
What We Install and Repair
- New seamless eavestroughs along the full roofline
- Downspouts and extensions that carry water well away from the walls
- End caps, outlets and hangers
- Repairs to sagging, leaking or overflowing troughs
- Re-pitching runs so water drains towards the outlets properly
- Clearing blockages and refixing loose sections
Downspout extensions matter too. Water released right at the base of a wall soaks the soil beside the foundation, so we direct it far enough away to drain safely.
Getting the slope right is essential. A trough set too flat holds standing water, while one with a poor fall overflows at the wrong end during heavy rain.
Signs Your Eavestroughs Need Attention
Common warning signs include water pouring over the front edge in rain, troughs pulling away from the fascia, drips from joints and corners, and staining or peeling paint on the walls below.
In winter, blocked troughs trap water that freezes at the roof edge and adds to ice build-up. If that has caused leaks, our ice dam and snow removal service can help.
Keeping Troughs Clear
Leaves, needles and roof grit collect in eavestroughs every season, especially on homes surrounded by trees. Regular clearing keeps water moving, but it is a chore many homeowners would rather avoid.
Fitting eavestrough guards over new or existing troughs keeps most debris out while still letting water through, cutting down how often they need attention.
Eavestroughs as Part of a New Roof
If you are planning a roof replacement, it is worth renewing the eavestroughs at the same time. The drip edge and roof edge details can then be coordinated with the new troughs, and all the work is done in one visit.
We also carry out eavestrough work alongside general roof repairs, since many roof-edge problems start with poor drainage.
Book an Eavestrough Visit
For new eavestroughs, downspout repairs or re-pitching at your home in Toronto, ring the Goldstar team on (437) 243 1908. We will check the existing system and recommend what it needs.
