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When looking to improve your home’s curb appeal, replacing the gutters might not be the first home improvement project that comes to mind. However, they play a crucial role in keeping your roof, siding, and foundation in good shape. While proper maintenance can allow them to function for 20 years or more, eventually elemental wear and tear will cause them to sprout leaks, become rusty, or sag. The guide below delves deeper into the work they do for your property and when it’s time to get new ones.

What Do Gutters Do?

In conjunction with downspouts, gutters are designed to collect rainwater and direct it away from your home. This keeps water from accumulating near your foundation or pouring down the exterior walls. In the long run, this helps prevent a wide array of water-related problems, most notably basement leaks and foundation cracks.

Keeping these channels clear of leaves and other debris is necessary to ensure proper drainage. Otherwise, clogs can cause water to back up onto your roof or the weight could pull the gutters away from the house.

Signs You Should Replace Them

gutterConduct a visual inspection of your gutter system at least twice a year. Look for cracks and splits, which are most common near the seams. These can allow water to leak out and damage the roof’s fascia and shingles. Sagging pieces should always be replaced before they pull away from the house entirely.

Also, be on the lookout for signs of water damage. Peeling paint or watermarks underneath the gutter, as well as pooling water or mildew near the home’s foundation, likely indicate that yours aren’t performing optimally. If you don’t only want to update, but upgrade, seamless gutters are made of continuous pieces of metal—rather than jointed ones—to reduce weak points where leaks are likely to happen. As a result, they last longer than traditional channels.

 

If you need to repair or replace your gutters, contact Sandberg Contracting. Serving Collin County, TX, for over 20 years, this fully insured family-owned roofing contractor will provide reliable results that help your home stand up against the elements. To learn more about their services, visit them online. Call (972) 989-8100 to schedule a consultation today.

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