Your gutters are responsible for safely directing water away from your home, preventing ice dams from forming on your roof, mold from growing on your siding, and serious water damage developing in your foundation. Over time, your gutters can experience issues that make them less effective, making regular maintenance important to prevent problems.

Common Issues Affecting Gutters

1. Clogging

As leaves, sticks, and dirt fall into your gutters, they create clogs that don’t allow water to pass through. When this happens, that water spills over the edges of the channels, ruining your siding, landscaping, and foundation.

In the winter, that water can also collect and freeze, which can cause water to back up on your roof, damaging shingles. To avoid this, you’ll need to clean out your gutters 3-4 times per year. You might also consider installing gutter guards that prevent large debris from getting inside.

2. Leaking

Gutters can sometimes get damaged by debris or extreme weather conditions. They might spring a small leak or even develop a serious crack. You can lessen the chances of damage by regularly trimming tree branches around your roofline so loose branches are less likely to hit your roof or gutters. You should also keep an eye out for leaks in the middle of your gutters so you can have them patched quickly.

3. Sagging

Gutters need to be installed at a slight angle so that water easily flows to your downspouts. Over time, weight from debris can start to weigh down certain sections, causing these channels to sag or detach from the roofline. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help you avoid this issue. However, if your gutters are sagging when they’re relatively new, they may have been installed improperly and will need to be fixed.

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