Common Gutter
Problems
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If your gutters are
damaged, sagging, missing parts or
improperly installed, it is
unfortunate but likely exterior
damage to your home is sure to
follow. A gutter that is missing, or
that drains too close to the house
will saturate the ground. This wet
saturated ground can produce a
variety of problems:
A wet saturated ground near your
home can be easily and affordably
prevented with a quality gutter
system but left unchecked can:
Creates a breeding ground for Mold
and Mildew.
It will eat away at foundations and
basement walls.
Leaks and cracks will develop and
will worsen quickly in the winter
months when the ground freezes and
expands.
Driveways and walkways will sink and
rise, interior and exterior walls
and floors can warp, bow or become
wet, molded or stained.
Unfortunately, entire homes have
been destroyed due to water damage.
If water overflows:
Over the back of a clogged
gutter, damage to exterior and
interior (via the cavity) walls can
occur and damp can result. The
gutter should be checked for debris
and blockages and the fascia
brackets also checked as they may
have been damaged, causing the
gutter to sag.
Over the front of a clogged
gutter, this can be very
annoying, both to walk under and
because of the noise it can create.
If this is happening you should be
considering Gutter Guards.
Protection for your gutters will
keep leaves, pine needle, acorns and
other debris out, and maintain the
clear flow of water to the
downspout.
If joints are leaking, the rubber
seals inside the joint will probably
need replacing, or sometimes the
joint itself should be renewed. You
will find this job a lot easier if
attempted in hot weather, as the
plastic is much more pliable
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