7 Warning Signs Your Eaves Need Immediate Attention

What it means: Advanced wood rot has compromised structural integrity.

Why it happens: Moisture penetration from failed caulk, overflowing gutters, or salt-air corrosion allows water into wood grain. Coastal humidity prevents drying, accelerating decay.

What it means: Active water intrusion traveling along roof deck or rafter tails.

Why it happens: Wind-driven rain penetrates gaps in flashing, sealants, or shingle edges during coastal storms. Water follows wood grain to appear far from actual entry point.

What it means: Moisture pushing paint from inside wood, or salt-air degradation.

If you painted within the last 2-3 years and paint is already failing, moisture is penetrating from behind—not just weathering from outside.

What it means: Fascia board deterioration or inadequate fastening unable to support gutter weight.

When gutters pull away, water overflows directly onto fascia, accelerating rot. This creates a destructive cycle.

What it means: Soffit panels warping, separating, or material failure creating pest entry points.

Gaps allow wasps, carpenter bees, squirrels, and birds into your attic—and disable proper ventilation that prevents mold.

What it means: Salt-air corrosion eating through protective coatings on metal fascia, flashing, or fasteners.

Coastal properties within 3,000 feet of ocean experience accelerated metal degradation. Rust isn't cosmetic—it signals impending failure.

What it means: Wood fascia attracting pests, who create holes that allow water intrusion.

Carpenter bees bore 1/2-inch diameter holes. Woodpeckers enlarge these searching for larvae. Each hole becomes a water entry point during driving coastal rains.