4 Signs You Need to Replace Your Gutters
play a huge role in keeping your house in tip-top shape, especially through the bad Texas weather. If your gutters start being less effective, it can cause serious damage to your house. Water leaks can cause walls to rot, or the gutters can freeze and cause ice damming which can damage your roof. Here are a few signs that your gutters need replacing.
1. Moldy Ceilings or Walls
If the water is not being properly whisked away from the house by the gutter, it can sit on your roof and leak through into the sheetrock of your walls. This can cause mold and rotting that can negatively impact your health and the structural integrity of your walls.
2. Sagging or Gaps
If you notice your gutters starting to pull away from your house, or sagging in a section, the gutter needs to be replaced. If you notice that there are large gaps forming between sections of the gutter, that is also a sign that the gutter is possibly damaged and needs replacement.
3. Puddles
After a rain, look for large puddles near the base of your home. This can be a sign that the water is not properly following the gutter but instead, splashing over the edge. This can call mold growth along the foundation of the house also which would be a sign it is not properly draining.
4. Rust
Take some time every few months to inspect the gutters around your house. If your gutters have become rusted, then they will not be strong enough to withstand a large volume of water. Rusted gutters may also have small holes that will allow water to leak and damage the outer walls.
If you have any questions about whether your gutters need replacement or repair, contact Peak Roofing & Construction today at (972) 335-7325.
Jeff Riss
Jeff has 20 years of sales experience, a love of roofing, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. He leads Peak Roofing & Construction’s team but also is known for getting his hands (and knees) dirty on a job site. His passion for customer service, integrity, and quality craftsmanship drives his success. Peak Roofing & Construction is a family-owned, locally-operated business focused on doing things the right way. His deep understanding of roofing, gutters, windows, fences and exterior painting provide a strong foundation for running the business and serving his customers.One response to “4 Signs You Need to Replace Your Gutters”
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I agree, if there are gaps in your gutters then it is definitely time to replace them. After all, at that point, the gutters will not be able to do their job of carrying water away from your home. You’ll want to get them replaced before any major storms cause some major problems with the water coming off of your roof.