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 pliable
If you are looking for a
gutter protection system in the Charlotte area
please
call us today at 704-821-6353 or
complete our
online request form.
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