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SIGNS IT’S
TIME TO REPLACE
GUTTERS
Home improvement
projects
run the gamut
from complex undertakings
like room additions
to simpler renovations
like a new front door.
Some home renovations
excite homeowners more
than others, but all improvements
are a way to
make a home safer, more
comfortable and/or more
functional.
A gutter replacement might not inspire the same level of excitement
as a room addition or an overhaul of an outdoor living space,
but new gutters can help to prevent roof damage and make properties
safer by ensuring rain water is directed away from walkways.
Homeowners who suspect it might be time for a gutter replacement
can look for these signs of fading gutters.
• Cracks or splits: Cracks or splits at the seams of the gutters
where two pieces connect is a telltale sign they need to be replaced.
Cracks or splits are can slowly lead to separation of gutter pieces,
which will lead to leaks. But not all cracks or splits are found at the
seams. In fact, some homes feature seamless gutters, which also
can crack or split. Regardless of where they’re found, cracks or
splits are a warning signs of fading gutters.
• Rust: Rust is rarely a good sign whether you’re looking at a vehicle
or even garden tools. Rust also is a bad sign in relation to gutters.
Gutters are painted, and not only for aesthetic purposes. Paint
on gutter also serves to protect them from water. When paint begins
to fl ake, gutters will begin to rust and may even produce noticeable
rust fl akes on the ground below. Rust on gutters and rust fl akes beneath
them are indicative of gutters that need to be replaced.
• Gutters pulling away from the home: Gutters that appear to
be pulling away from the home is a sign that they need to be replaced.
Gutters are fastened to a home during installation, which
ensures they can withstand rain and water. Over time, those fasteners
can wear down, ultimately leading to gutters that appear to
be pulling away from the home. Though gutters can be refastened,
eventually they will need to be replaced.
• Pooling water: Pooling water in a gutter may just be a sign that
gutters need to be cleaned. However, pooling water on the ground
directly beneath gutters indicates they’re not effectively directing
water away from the home.
• Water damage inside: A home’s interior might not be the fi rst
place homeowners look when inspecting for damaged gutters, but
a fl ooded basement or crawl space could indicate a gutter problem.
Gutters and downspouts are designed to direct water away from a
home when functioning properly. When that isn’t happening, water
can pool beneath the foundation, leading to pooling water and other
water damage in basements and crawl spaces.
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