Questions About Metal Roof Type; Gutters; Gutter Guards

First, please help me identify my metal roof type--there are so many kinds!

It was made by Morton Buildings. I suppose you'd call it "through-fastened,"
but I don't know what other terms are needed to correctly describe it.



Also, are these standard 'K' style gutters? They are 5" across.



I am looking at installing gutter guards that need to slope so the gutters need
to be lowered. So, I need to know how the gutters are attached. It looks like they
just used a huge nail into the fascia. Does this seem correct?

If so, I have these questions:

Would I just need to pry out these nails and reattach lower down? Are these nails
just going through the metal into a wooden board behind the fascia? Is there a
potential leak problem because of the old holes in the fascia? Do I need to pre-drill into the fascia or just drive nails through the metal and into the wood?

 

If they don't bend you could reuse the gutter spikes. I like the hidden gutter hangers better but you are almost stuck using the spikes because of the holes in the gutter. You'd seal up the old abandoned holes with caulking. If the fascia board isn't covered with aluminum it would be a good time to do so or at least apply a fresh coat of paint.

 

You could also replace the spikes with my personal favorite.... long gutter screws.
Much easier to reinstall than spikes, won't split the fascia and won't loosen up.

 

Thanks!

Sounds like I'm on the right track...there is a piece of metal over the fascia
board, it has the original coating (powder coat?) but you think I should paint
it again? For longevity?

Whether I reuse the spikes, or long gutter screws, should I pre-drill into the
metal covering and then into the fascia board? Or will these fasteners penetrate
well enough on their own? The spikes look rather large to just pound in!

 

Is the fascia covered in steel or aluminum? Usually there is no need to predrill aluminum and no need to paint it. With steel a lot depends on how thick it is and what condition the paint is in.

 

Great info, I'll get a magnet out when I get home and figure out what it is made
of