How to fill gap between gutter and pergola?

charlie007

  

I have set up a DIY pergola near the house, but I did not attach it to the house, so a gap was left between the pergola and the gutter line. I underestimated how much rain can come through this gap. It is now letting in a lot of water and defeating the purpose of the pergola.
Any suggestions on how I can cover or seal this gap so that rain doesn’t come through? The house has gutters running along the same height as the pergola.

The distance between the gutter and the pergola is around 25 cm
The distance between the the Fascia Board and the pergola is around 40 cm
The distance from the brick wall to the pergola is around 80 cm

Thanks in advance
Charlie

JacobZ

Hi @charlie007,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

The best solution I can think of is to hang bistro blinds from the pergola beam. As the issue is only really present when it is raining, you can lower the blinds when it's raining and then lift them when it isn't.

The only other solution I can think of is to have a roofing plumber install some kind of custom flashing to bridge the gap. If this were possible, it would likely involve the installation of additional framing to support that flashing.

Allow me to tag @Nailbag, @AlanM52, @Noyade and @Dave-1 to see if they have any ideas.

Jacob