Improperly installed gutters and downspouts may cause wood rot, mold, midlew and water entry into your foundation, crawl space or basement. A roof drainage system is necessary to divert the flow of water away from your home and foundation to the proper areas to prevent water damage. Moisture issues, wood rot, leaks in your home and many other water related issues all begin at the roof when water is pouring over the edges without proper channeling. The failure to properly catch the water running off your home and direct it away from the building will result in costly home improvements that could have otherwise been avoided.
Faulty rain gutter and downspout installations are the leading contributor to the premature deterioration of your home. The long term integrity of the structure of your home is dependent upon the integrity of its rain gutter system.
– No more leakage or disconnected downspouts!
– No more mildew stains or rusting from leakage!
– No more embarrassing outgrowth due to elbow seams!
Why Does My Gutter Get Clogged?
A poorly designed or improperly installed gutter downspout may trap debris, particularly at the entry or exit points, blocking the natural flow of water and causing water to dam in the gutter – and trap more debris. The result is the clogging of the gutter that is often blamed on leaves and twigs.
How Can I Prevent Leaks?
Allow the insides of the gutters to dry out, and brush leakingseams clean. Apply silicone or special gutter caulking compound along the seams on the inside and outside to seal the leaks, as shown above. Patch small holes with roofing cement. Use a putty knife to spread the cement generously around the hole.
How Can I Tell If My Gutter Needs to Be Replaced?
- Cracks and Splits. …
- Peeling Paint. …
- Orange Areas or Rust. …
- Water and Mildew around the Foundation. …
- Water Damage around or beneath the Gutters. …
- Sagging Gutters. …
My Gutter is Not Draining. What Would Cause This?
- Roof Damage. …
- Wood Fascia Damage. …
- Damage to Walls, Windows, Doors and Patios. …
- Damage to Foundations and Landscaping. …
- Slip and Fall.