Through the wettest months of the year, your drainage system works hard to protect your home’s foundation and landscape. However, if leaks form in your gutters, the system quickly becomes ineffective. Luckily, you can prevent consequences like a cracked foundation and a flooded garden by learning how these holes form in the first place. Review the following list before calling for gutter service.

3 Common Causes of Gutter Leaks

1. Age

Just like your roof and siding, your home’s gutters are subject to plenty of abuse from the elements throughout the year, and they will eventually start to deteriorate. If you don’t replace them in time, they could start to split at the seams because of loose screws or rust as the sealant wears away. As rain moves through your drainage system, it will filter through these holes.

2. Clogs

Throughout the year, your gutters will fill up with a wide range of debris, from twigs and branches to full birds’ nests. As rainwater is restricted by the blockage, it will rise up and spill over the sides. Or the weight of the blockage may eventually create a hole or crack in the gutter, allowing water to spill out. If you can’t clean your system regularly, hire a gutter service to install leaf guards to help keep out debris.

3. Inadequate Slope

Just like the landscape around your property, your gutters should be installed with a downward slope, so gravity pushes water through and into the downspouts. However, if the gutters are level or they were damaged in a storm and now slope the wrong way, the water will sit there, causing your drainage system to sag. While the water may pour over the side of the gutter, it could also start to corrode the material, leading to rust and eventual leaks.

If you’re dealing with any of these issues, get in touch with Gutter King of Waialua, HI. This trusted gutter service installs, repairs, and maintains drainage systems throughout Oahu. They will also clean your gutters. To learn more about their work, visit the website, or call (808) 621-5115 to make an appointment.