Common Gutter Problems
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
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