Your gutters perform a critical function: they transport rain and melted snow and ice to the ground so it doesn’t damage your roof, siding, foundation, or landscaping. When gutters are in poor condition, they can’t do their job. That can lead to significant damage to both your home and yard.
Inspecting the gutters at your Connecticut home on a regular basis can help you identify problems so they can be addressed before things get too serious. Here are some things to look for.
Sagging Gutters
When gutters get clogged with leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other types of debris, the extra weight puts a strain on them. If the gutters aren’t cleaned, the additional weight can gradually cause them to sag. Things might get so bad that sections of gutters literally fall off the house.
Water Flowing over the Sides of the Gutters
If your gutters are working correctly, water should flow through them to the downspouts. If they’re clogged, water won’t be able to move freely. You might see that when it rains, water flows over the sides of the gutters and falls straight down to the ground.
Cracked Foundation
When water pours over the sides of gutters instead of traveling through the downspouts, puddles can form near your house. That’s a serious problem. Standing water can cause cracks in the foundation, as well as flooding in the basement and mold. Those issues can be expensive to repair.
Damaged Landscaping
Water cascading over the sides of gutters can drown plants and cause erosion. Before you notice cracks in the foundation, you might see that flowers or bushes outside your house are damaged. That may be a sign that it’s time to have your gutters inspected and cleaned.
Get New Gutters or Gutter Guards for Your Connecticut Home
If you’re concerned about the condition of your gutters, the team at Aladdin can help. If your gutters are damaged, we can replace them with aluminum seamless gutters. Aluminum is lightweight, resistant to rust, and affordable. When gutters have seams, leaves and other debris can get caught, which can cause water to back up. Seamless gutters eliminate that problem.
If you would like to spend less time cleaning your gutters or hire someone to do it less often and save money, gutter guards can be a smart investment. They’re covers that are installed on top of gutters to keep leaves and other objects out and let water pass through.
Make sure that your gutters are clean and ready for fall. If your gutters are damaged, or if you want to cut down on cleaning and maintenance, contact Aladdin to learn more about aluminum seamless gutters and gutter guards and to get an estimate.