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Anatomy of a KC Gutter Failure

Free downloadable infographic showing the 5 ways gutters fail in Kansas City — spike pull-out, miter leak, sag, water behind, foundation discharge.

The 5 places gutters fail on Kansas City homes, illustrated. Spike pull-out, miter leaks, mid-run sag, water behind the gutter, and foundation discharge issues.
Anatomy of a KC Gutter Failure 5 places gutters fail — and why 1 SPIKE PULL-OUT The #1 KC gutter failure. Old spike-and-ferrule hangers loosen over 25 years. 2 MITER LEAK Corner sealant fails at 10-15 years. Water leaks down the inside corner. 3 MID-RUN SAG Hangers too far apart or pulling. Water pools where it shouldn't drain. 4 WATER BEHIND Missing drip edge means water runs behind the gutter, rotting fascia. 5 FOUNDATION DUMP Downspout discharges within 5 ft of foundation. KC clay soil expands & cracks foundation. premiergutterskc.com © 2026 Premier Gutters KC · CC-BY 4.0

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