Working at Height: Installing a New Roof

Posted on: 24 February 2020

Gutters are an essential part of the exterior of your house. They are designed to protect your home from rain by directing water away from the doors, windows, exterior walls and foundation. This prevents common structure issues, reducing the need for repairs. While proper maintenance can increase the longevity of your gutters, they will become ineffective over time, and you will need to seek gutter replacement services at some point to keep your home protected. But gutter replacement is a costly project, and you must ensure it's a necessity before you consider it. Here are signs that it's time to install new gutters.

Gutters have pulled away

When gutters are installed, they will fit perfectly on your roof. However, if you notice some spaces between the gutter and roofline, you should know that rainwater is not being channelled as expected. The best way to fix this problem is to replace the damaged gutters or the whole gutter system instead of conducting repairs.

There are some cracks in the gutters

Another common gutter problem you cannot repair is cracks. So whenever you are cleaning your gutters, be sure to do a thorough inspection to check for cracks. Large cracks or holes can easily be seen on bright days, while the small cracks can only be noticed whenever it rains. If you see cracks on your gutters, be sure to get the gutters replaced right away. Since small cracks aren't always visible, you will need to pour some water in your gutters after cleaning them to check for leaks. Be sure to replace the gutter that leaks right away.

Your gutters are sagging

Some gutter materials can sag over time, which makes it difficult for the water to flow efficiently whenever it rains or snows. When this happens, water gets collected in the spots, and the longer this continues, the more difficult the situation will be. Eventually, a spill-over or flooding will occur and damage a significant part of the gutter system. So, if you don't want your entire gutter system to collapse and get damaged, consider replacing any sagging gutters right away.

The fasteners are broken

Fasteners are the metallic components that are designed to connect your gutter system to the roofing. Over time, these fasteners can become loose, an issue that will make the gutters separate from the home. Hammering them back in can easily secure the gutters in place, but you will need to check if they are broken or not. If they cannot hold, be sure to replace the components.

To learn more, contact a gutter replacement company.