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Gutters play an important role in the protection of your home's structure. Regular maintenance is needed to keep them working properly. How do you know when it is time to repair or replace. These are some signs to watch for.
While minor gutter repair can be accomplished by a homeowner, more significant repair and replacement is best performed by a professional. Seams where the gutter sections are connected must be properly sealed to prevent water from building up. Professional gutter installers will know the proper way to seal these seams or, even better, be able to manufacture gutter sections to the exact length needed and remove the need for seams all together. Professional gutter installers will also know the right tools, connections, elbows, caps, and spikes to use so that the gutter system will last longer and work correctly without causing damage to the siding, soffit and fascia. Lastly, installing gutters is a job for 2 or more people. An installation crew will work together efficiently and complete the installation in a relatively short amount of time.
Craig Gouker Roofing has been installing quality residential roofing in South East Pittsburgh since 1991 and is the expert in shingle roof replacement. www.craiggoukerroofing.com (412)664-7679
9 Comments
8/16/2017 10:51:42 am
I noticed a portion of my gutters is starting to sag a little bit. In the article, you mentioned that this could be an indicator that water isn't flowing properly. Should I look at getting them replaced then? I don't want to risk any water damage to my home.
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9/28/2017 08:27:50 pm
I hadn't thought about it, but the shingles really could be a good sign of bad gutters. After all, if the ones at the edge of the roof are wet and rotten then that means the water isn't draining from your gutters properly. It might even be a good idea to go ahead and replace the gutters before they can cause any more damage to the shingles on your roof.
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6/29/2018 10:55:11 am
Size does matters because more size means more material and more cost. So this should also be considered in mind while installing the new roof.
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9/11/2018 01:32:56 pm
Thank you for mentioning that standing water around the foundation means that water isn't flowing away from the house. I have been noticing some of this happening more and more around our home. I didn't realize that I would need to fix my gutters for this, but we'll be sure to get right on top of this.
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12/5/2018 01:22:12 pm
I'm glad you pointed out that sagging gutters should be replaced, since sagging can indicate that the gutter system isn't right for your home. My husband and I recently noticed that our home's gutters are sagging a bit. I don't want to end up with standing water around the foundation, so I think we'll take your advice and have new gutters installed soon.
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7/17/2019 01:33:58 pm
My husband and I noticed that the gutters on my mom's house are cracked. As you mentioned, this is a clear sign of gutter problems. I will contact a gutter professional to help me with my mom's gutters.
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7/22/2019 11:29:26 am
My husband and I noticed that the gutters in my grandmother houses are crack during our last visit. As you mentioned, that is a sign to replace the gutters. I will contact a professional to help my grandmother with that problem as soon as possible.
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11/6/2019 12:05:51 pm
It's interesting to know that if your gutters are cracked or split, you need to call a professional to help you. My mother noticed that the gutters at her house are damaged, and we are looking for advice. I will let her know about the benefits of calling a professional to help her.
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I never knew that gutters that are pulling away from your house will be a sign that you need to repair them. My wife has been thinking about how to improve our gutter efficiency since we noticed that it got damaged after the last storm. I will make sure to contact a gutter expert to help us.
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