Why internal gutters and Taylor fascia systems leak first
19 July 2026 reel — "healthy plants in your gutter aren't always the best thing to notice."
On 19 July 2026 I posted a reel about a gutter with a small tree growing out of it. Caption: "I find this style of gutter (often called internal gutter, or Taylor fascia systems) often present the most problems in terms of leaks, sitting water or corrosion. If you do see a new garden spring up and you have a gutter style similar to this, best advice is to get it checked out or cleaned to prevent costly repairs later."
Internal gutters sit behind the fascia instead of in front. When debris holds moisture against the steel, two things happen: the fall chokes so water sits, and the coating breaks down so corrosion starts. You won't see the leak on the roof — you'll see it as a stain on the Gib, by which time the repair is scaffold, gib and paint, not just a clean.
What to look for: green growth in the gutter line from the street, water spilling over the fascia in moderate rain, rust freckles at the back, or a downpipe that gurgles. If you have this gutter style and see any of those, call before the next weather event — I can clear it and show you what the steel looks like underneath.
The fix is usually a clear, a flush and an honest photo. If the steel is pitted, I'll tell you — not sell you a re-roof. Many of the "honest update" reviews mention that exact conversation.
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