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When soffits aren’t vented, the airflow can’t infiltrate your attic space which results in stale air trapped inside. Over time—sometimes very quickly—that trapped air can result in a moisture sink, causing rapidly growing mold issues throughout the home. You should generally avoid covering or fully closing off soffits, even in the winter months, as the ability to circulate air is far more important than the meager increase in heating costs.

Aluminum gutters can be seamed or seamless. A seamed gutter system comes in pieces that can be joined together for easy installation. A more expensive alternative is a seamless gutter that's part of a custom fascia-style system that doesn't have gaps. A seamless system is generally considered better for preventing clogs, leaks, and cracking.

Buried downspouts can freeze during cold weather as cold water runs through them. If you’ve discovered your downspouts are frozen, you can carefully pour hot water down the top of the downspout to defrost them. If that doesn’t work, you may need to dig your downspout back up. Avoid trying to break the ice from the exterior using a hammer as this can cause cracks and damage to your downspout.

To avoid freezing the future, consider adding a heating cable to the exterior, which can adjust heat based on the surrounding temperature.

The best gutter types for metal roofs are half-round gutters and K-style gutters. These gutter styles attach to the fascia with the use of hidden hangers, since there aren’t shingles to attach the gutters to metal roofs. Seamless gutters are also a good choice for metal roofs, as this type of gutter is custom-made to provide your home with the best fit. This helps prevent the gutters from shifting or leaking.