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Gutter systems are built with one aim in mind, and that is to effectively direct water away from your property and to avoid damage caused by moisture buildup. Most frequently, the specialists here at The Brothers that just do Gutters see rain gutters that are leaking, sagging, overflowing, or pooling runoff around the residence. If you do not address these concerns, it has the potential to cause significant water damage to both your home and the foundation of your property. When it comes to the process of establishing a gutter system, repairing and/or installing gutters, cleaning gutters, and installing gutter guards are all activities that go hand in hand with one another.
Do Your Old Gutters Need Gutter Repair?
Old gutters is a relative term, but it’s a really good indication your gutters are old if they are:
- Installed with spike and ferrule
- Showing significant exterior color fade
- Have seams along the run of the gutter
Often times we arrive at a job to check on repairs and we realize the client is in need of a gutter installation instead. If your gutters are leaking at the seams it may be time to update to seamless gutters. If your gutters were installed with spike and ferrule, this means they are likely 20 years old and you could also potentially have rotting fascia.
Obvious Warning Signs of Failing Gutters:
- Gutter hanging off the home – may need a gutter replacement
- Downspout disconnected from gutter or home
- Water in basement
- Water in home
- Seams leaking or dripping
- Overflowing gutters – may just need a gutter cleaning
Subtle Warning Signs of Failing Gutters:
- Spike & ferrules pulling away from the gutter where you can see the nail head popping out
- Lines in your landscape below the gutter
- Mold in areas below where gutters are, or should be
- Rotting deck boards, windowsills, garage doors, and regular doors below where gutters are or should be
- Erosion in landscape or mulch beds
- Cracking or upheaval of sidewalks, patios, driveways, and stairs
- Paint flaking or peeling prematurely in areas near the base of the home
- Dips or back pitch in gutters
A gutter system that is properly installed and maintained by regular gutter cleanings or maintenance or protected with gutter guards should last up to 30 years. Gutters that have not been properly maintained usually fail between 10 and 15 years.
If you are experiencing any of the following warning signs, please call us or Request a Quote Online. Our professionals can help to determine whether you need just a gutter repair or if your gutter system needs to be replaced.