Gutters and leaders are an integral component of a home’s roof. Knowing when you need to replace your current setup is crucial to prevent serious damage from occurring. To this end, homeowners on Long Island, NY, trust the service provided by Home Works Home Improvement; from home siding installation to kitchen remodels, these home professionals make use of more than 17 years of experience when counseling their clients. They’ve compiled a few useful indicators to show when it’s time for an upgrade on your current gutters and leaders.

3 Signs Your Need New Gutters & Leaders

Water Damage Under Gutters

It’s a good idea to visually inspect the area directly beneath your gutters to check for any water damage. If so, it could mean that your gutters are leaking, which can result in even more damage to your home. You should do a visual inspection of water damage at least once a year, preferably on a sunny, temperate day.

Pooling or Mildew Along the Foundation

An accumulation of water around your foundation indicates that your gutters are not working as intended. This can be a real issue, as damage to your home’s foundation is a lot more complex to address and will also incur greater costs.

Splitting & Cracking

Even minimal cracking in your gutter and leader system can eventually become a real problem. Seemingly minor cracks can rapidly grow when combined with water damage, which will result in many costly repairs. It’s best to address these issues immediately to prevent repair costs from climbing.

Sagging Gutters

Many gutter systems on Long Island are over 20 years old and were installed using outdated technology.  When you do your inspection, and you see nail heads protruding this is a telltale sign that your gutters are loosening and must be replaced.  Banging in the nail heads will only last until the first hard rain. 

New gutter systems are installed with hidden hangers, so you never have to worry about the nails loosening ever again.

Gutter Protection

Cleaning out your gutters twice a year is a dirty dangerous job.

We recommend Gutter Ranger; It is a gutter cover that covers the top of the gutter while keeping the leaves out and allowing the water to flow into the small opening.  Keeping your gutters free of debris and directing the water where you direct it to go. 

Going Green

Water Harvesting is very popular on Long Island.

More and more home owners are installing Rain Barrels.

Using natures endless supply of clean fresh water for their organic gardens.

On Long Island, Home Works Home Improvement is your go-to choice for quality service and professionalism. Call (631) 218-0241 today to speak with a friendly and knowledgeable representative about your home improvement needs. You can also visit the website for more information on choosing quality gutters and leaders.