GUTTERS
Many people overlook their gutters, but they play a vital role in protecting both your home and your roof. Their main purpose is to move water off the roof and direct it away from your house so it does not damage the roof, siding, or foundation. Regular inspection and cleaning can prevent major issues later on. A simple gutter cleaning, repair, or replacement is far less expensive than repairing or replacing an entire roof, which is why proper gutter care is so important.
When gutters clog or freeze, drainage becomes blocked and water has nowhere to go. Ice buildup can lead to water damage, and leaves can create clogs that allow water to back up. If that water freezes, it can form ice dams, which create even bigger problems..
4 Issues You Should Look Out For when It Comes To Your Gutters.
Clogged Gutters:
Clogged gutters can be the cause of some major issues. To start, if there is blockage, it can lead to water pooling because of the improper drainage. Water pooling can lead to water leaking inside your home. Another issue is insect infestations; gutters can become breeding grounds for mosquitos. Mud or leaves can invite wasp and other insect to make nests. These are only some of the issues from clogged gutters.
Breakage at The Seams:
Gutters that are clogged can collect gallons of water. With all this added weight, it can cause the gutter to bend and break, or cause them to tear away from your roof entirely. This can also increase the chances of pooling water near the foundation of your home which can result in cracks or damage to another vital part of your home.
Sagging Gutters
If you notice space between the wall and your gutters, then you have sagging gutters. There should be no space there and it usually requires immediate attention. New hangers, brackets, screws and nails maybe required to fix the issue before it really gets out of hand.
Loosened Nails and Fasteners
Depending on what gutters you have, you may use nails, or screws. Either way, your gutter takes on a lot of wear and tear over the years, the weather can cause screws and nails to loosen and rust. Most times, you can see loose spikes from the ground, so you can hammer the nails back in or screw them back with a screwdriver. However this is only a temporary fix.
Rusted gutters as well as peeling paint, are other things to keep an eye on. When rust happens, it is usually no going back, and the slow deterioration is well on its way. If you have aluminum gutters, there is some acidic pollen that can eat a bit of the coating off of them. This leaves the gutter material exposed. The same goes for peeling paint, it’s a sign that there maybe a build up of water in the area. A build up of excess moisture, is a clear sign that your gutters need a bit of love and care.
If any of these problems or other issues occur, you should act quickly. Or if you’re just not sure, call us, and we can come by and inspect your gutters to determine if you need repairs or a new installation. Now while we don’t install new gutters, we do install gutter guards, as well as clean and repair them. So if you need help maintaining and your gutters moving forward to ensure that they don’t get in the worse conditions, don’t hesitate to give us a call.