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The purpose of having a gutter system is to adequately channel water away from your home and to guard against moisture damage. The Brothers that just do Gutters’ specialists most frequently observe leaking, sagging, overflowing, and pooling runoff around the home’s foundation. If you don’t take care of these problems, your house could sustain significant water damage to the foundation. When it comes to creating a gutter system, gutter cleaning, gutter maintenance, and/or gutter installation, as well as gutter guards, all go hand in hand.
Are Your Old Gutters in Need of Gutter Repair?
“Old gutters” is a relative term, so how do you know when old is too old? Below are some indicators that may tell you that you are ready for a gutter repair:
- Installed with spike and ferrule
- Showing significant exterior color fade
- Have seams along the run of the gutter
Often times when our technicians arrive to a job to check on repairs and they realize the client is in need of a gutter installation instead. It could be time to upgrade to seamless gutters if your current gutters are leaking at the seams. Your gutters are probably 20 years old if they were installed with spike and ferrule, and you might also have rotting fascia. If that is the case, it may be time for an upgrade.
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 should last up to 30 years if it is installed correctly, maintained by periodic gutter cleanings or maintenance, and protected by gutter guards. Unmaintained gutters typically fail between 10 and 15 years after installation.
If you notice any of the warning signs listed below, call us or submit an online quote request. If your gutter system needs to be replaced or just repaired, our experts can assist you make that decision.