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It's Time To Call Gutter Installation Services, Here Are 5 Signs Confirming It


It's Time To Call Gutter Installation Services, Here Are 5 Signs Confirming It

Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone in any person’s life. However, along with this accomplishment, comes a major responsibility- home maintenance. While several areas of your home can be maintained through occasional scrubbing, painting works, and minor repairs, your roof maintenance is a different story altogether. A roof is a combination of multiple elements like shingles, slates, slidings, eaves, and gutters among others. All these components have to be installed properly and inspected periodically to ensure the longevity of your roof. Out of the above-mentioned components of a traditional roof, the gutter system is one of the most critical yet neglected areas. Homeowners and even contractors on many occasions focus on the aesthetic appeal of the roof and leave out the functional parts like the gutter. Your roof’s gutter maintenance isn’t just about brushing off the debris and leaves out. There’s much more to it and if ignored for long can result in hampering the roof's functioning. So, check your roof and look out for these 5 signs that can tell you if it's the time to go for gutter installation services. 

Loose Gutters- Gutters’ basic function is to ensure proper water flow downwards from the roof. To do this, the gutters have to be attached firmly to the edge of the roof. In many cases, the gutters lose their strength and structural integrity due to wear and tear, excess debris collected, and extreme weather conditions. If the gutters aren’t properly fixed at the edge of the roof, then water may overflow or get deposited on the roof leading to the formation of ice dams. Timely maintenance and inspection can save a lot of money and effort for you. 

Clogged Gutters- This is one of the most common gutter issues faced by people all across the world. Storms or other extreme weather conditions can cause a heavy accumulation of debris, twigs, and leaves on top of your roof which in most cases gets deposited into the gutters. Due to the clogged gutters, water often can’t pass through it and instead falls through the sidings. This can be a serious threat to the quality of siding and walls. Apart from periodic cleanup in fall and winter, you can also opt for a gutter cover that can make your life much easier. You may contact your local gutter installation services or roofing contractors for more information on the same. 

Heavy external damage- Prolonged exposure to heavy storms or other external forces can cause severe damage to the gutters. Your roof components are built to face these extreme weather conditions. However, the same can’t hold true when a nearby tree or even a branch falls on it. These heavy blows can damage various components of the roof including the gutter. Damaged gutters are a serious safety hazard and must be immediately acted upon. Gutter erosion is another threat that every homeowner has to be prepared for. If unchecked, erosion can also cause massive damage to the functionality of your roof.

Improper Downspouts- The positioning of downspouts can also play a critical role in the longevity of your roof. In simple terms, downspouts are the drainage pipes that connect the gutter to the ground. These pipes run the water accumulated on top of the roof into the ground or any water collecting mechanism that you might have installed. Every home requires a customized downspout solution. The length of these downspouts depends on the dimensions of your roof and even your home. Apart from this, these pipes should be installed in a way where water is directed away from the foundation of your house. It has been noticed quite often that inexperienced contractors lay down downspouts without considering the external conditions and this attitude can cost you hundreds of dollars.

Bad Installation- As unfortunate as it sounds, it has been often observed that many homeowners face gutter problems right from day one. And there is only one reason for that- poor installation. Your roofing contractor’s oversight can lead to severe structural issues for your roof. Gutters that are properly laid down are in proper alignment with the roof. And even the slope angle is designed to enhance the look of your roof. While some installation issues may have quick fixes like fasteners, some alignment issues can only be resolved by experienced gutter installation service contractors. Your gutter strength plays a massive role in roof longevity. Hence you must take a good look at your gutter and act immediately in case of any irregularities. 

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