What is the most effective approach for resolving this issue – would a complete replacement be necessary?
Asked by Lyna Fleury 
6 months ago
Last Updated: June 1, 2024
Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? Do you think a full replacement is necessary? Thanks for your help!
Yes, but you’ll have to wait until everything melts. I don’t think you’ll be able to save that, and it will need to be replaced.
That appears to be a metal roof. You should consider installing ice cutters or, even better, a rail. Otherwise, the snow will continue to damage the gutter.
Expresses gratitude for buying the house like this
Unfortunately, seamless gutters aren’t a DIY job. Plus, I see gutter wedges because your fascias aren’t plumb. They just used the rafters tails at 90 degrees to the roof line. Fortunately, seamless gutters aren’t terribly expensive. Give a few places a call and get some quotes. They can match your color, replace the bad section, reinstall wedges, and give you advice on how to control snow slide.
Paid $1000 to have that run professionally installed at current prices.
Mentions paying $10/linear foot for 6” seamless gutters installed with wedges here in SE Michigan. And my gutter installer is known for being the priciest in the region
Clarifies that it wasn’t done by himself. We’re looking at $11/foot. I have a contact from them and I personally install and hang them.
We need more metal hangers.
Is right. In snowy areas, they should be spaced closer to 2 feet apart. These appear to be more than 3 feet apart, and 3 feet is the normal spacing.
Insurance may cover the damage if the snow caused it to fall.
Katherine Rose
In ours, we use heat tape to prevent this.
It looks like it will have to be replaced. Make sure the outside edge of the gutter is level with the roof pitch to prevent snow from hitting the ‘shelf’ created by a high-mounted gutter. Adding gutter screens can help snow glide over the gutter instead of damaging it.