Your home’s gutters are easy to take for granted, but when they don’t perform their function properly, a lot can go wrong. Clogged, sagging, or broken gutters can damage your roof, walls, landscaping, and even your home’s foundation. If you spot gutter damage or any of the other warning signs below, it’s time to get them maintained or schedule a professional roof repair ASAP.
1. Visible Debris
If you see leaves, pine needles, dirt, or even new plant growth peeking out of your gutters, it’s time to clean them thoroughly. A debris pileup can do more than cause your gutters to stop working. If the debris traps water, instead of letting it drain, that standing water can attract a variety of pests and create the perfect place for mosquitoes to lay eggs!
2. Sagging Gutters
Sagging is a common form of gutter damage, and it’s bad news. The next time a rainstorm comes, water may flow over or behind your gutter’s edge, causing soil erosion around your home and damaging its foundation.
Gutters can sag for a few reasons. The first could be mediocre installation. Also, if your gutters are made of old aluminum, vinyl, or steel, they may have warped over time due to changes in outdoor temperature. However, the most common reason why sagging occurs is a substantial buildup of debris.
3. Stained or Damaged Siding
If the paint has started wearing away from your home’s siding, then there’s a good chance that water is flowing behind your gutters and down your home’s exterior walls. This also means that water could be pooling against your roof’s fascia whenever it rains. The fascia board runs along your roof’s lower edge and is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses (integral parts of a roof’s framework).
4. Water Pooling Against Your Home
A gutter system collects rainwater and also redirects it away from your home with strategically positioned downspouts. If any part of your gutters is clogged, warped, or cracked, you’ll probably see water collecting around your home’s foundation on a rainy day.
Dolan Roofing Can Fix Your Gutter Damage!
Damaged gutters are one of those common issues that can create a whole host of problems if left unaddressed in San Antonio. If your gutters are damaged and not working properly, water is liable to go everywhere, causing damage to different parts of your home and even detracting from its appearance.
Dolan Roofing & Construction offers expert gutter repair to keep rainwater off of your roof and away from your home. If your gutters are not working as they should, our experts are ready to help! Contact us today for a free estimate.
