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A strong thunderstorm, hail storm or hurricane can cause significant damage to your gutters, especially in Hawaii, where tropical-force winds are frequent and furious. If you do sustain gutter damage, it may be tempting to blow off repairs until your next major roofing project, but that would be a mistake. Gutters exist solely to protect your home from water damage, and if they are not in top form, your property will suffer.

A-Plus Seamless Raingutters in Wahiawa has served Hawaii’s rain gutter installation and replacement needs for more than two decades. They say to keep a lookout for these signs that your gutters are damaged and in need of a professional evaluation:

  • Debris: If your gutters are habitually clogged after a big storm, you may benefit from outfitting the system with gutter covers.
  • Leaks: If the joints between your gutter sections are leaking, it may be a sign that standing water has rusted through the metal. It may be repaired with a simple caulking job, or it may require the installation of an entirely new system.
  • Sagging: When your gutters retain full water loads following a big storm, the increased weight—particularly in aluminum or vinyl gutters—can cause the rain gutters to sag. Once this occurs, they become much less efficient at actually removing water, which perpetuates the sagging cycle. To fix the problem, you may need to replace the hangers on your system.

These might seem like the kind of nagging little problems that you can leave unattended for months or years at a time, but any of these situations can actually lead to much larger problems: mold, paint damage, even cracks in the foundation of your home. When it comes to gutter replacement and damage, it is best to act fast. For a gutter contractor who knows how to get the job done, call A-Plus Seamless Raingutters at (808) 623-0394 or visit them online.

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