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Gutters serve a vital function in any home: They channel water safely away from the structure, helping to prevent leaks, moisture damage, mold, and many other costly and stressful problems. Inspecting your gutters on a routine basis—ideally, every couple of months—will ensure you stay one step ahead of issues and can have gutters replaced in a timely manner if the need arises. Below are three signs to look out for.

How to Tell if Your Gutters Need to Be Replaced

1. Extensive Cracks

Visible cracks prevent gutters from effectively doing their job. Water will just run through and down the sides of the house, increasing the chances of damage to the exterior and interior walls. Some cracks may not be immediately obvious to the naked eye, and you may only become aware of them when viewing the gutters in action during a rainfall. Small cracks can also quickly develop into large ones, so any extensive cracking, from networks of fine webs to large splits, will typically call for gutter replacement.

2. Seam Issues

guttersSeamed gutters come in sections that are individually installed on the home and attached to one another. The seams can be a weak point, which might result in leaks, sags, or separations where two sections meet. If these are ongoing issues for you, a full replacement will ensure your gutters are strong and dependable. You may want to consider seamless varieties, which are customized to the dimensions of the roof and are installed in single pieces, eliminating the individual sections that can become problematic.

3. Rust

Over time, metal gutters can be vulnerable to rust, which will corrode the surface and produce holes.  If left unchecked, rust can eat away entire sections of metal. Minor rust spots may be eliminated by scrubbing them away with a wire brush, but widespread rusting will require a total gutter replacement.

 

If you spot any of these signs, new gutters are in order. Advance Designs Siding & Roofing installs gutters for home and business owners throughout the Steele County, MN, region. They also offer roof installation and repair, as well as new siding and siding repair services. They will help you find the perfect gutters for your home and budget. Call (507) 282-6581 to request an estimate.

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