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Gutter systems are created with a sole intention- to swiftly direct water away from your house and prevent moisture damage. The experts here at The Brothers that just do Gutters often catch sight of rain gutters dripping, drooping, flooding, and pooling of runoff near the residence. If these problems are not addressed, it can lead to significant water damage to your home and its substructure. Gutter repair and/or gutter implementation, gutter cleaning and gutter coverings all go in tandem when dealing with a gutter system.
Does Your House in Jacksonville, FL, Need Gutter Repair?
Old gutters is a relative term, but there’s a good chance you are due for a gutter repair if your gutters are:
- Installed with spike and ferrule
- Showing significant exterior color fade
- There are seams running along the gutter
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Oftentimes, after we inspect a job for repairs, we find that the client needs a brand new gutter installation. Seamless gutters are more efficient and reduce chances of leakage when compared to older spike and ferrule models. If you have this type of gutter system chances are it was installed more than 20 years ago and may lead to rotten fascia boards.
Are Your Gutters Failing? Signs They May Need to be Repaired or Replaced:
- Gutter hanging off the home – may need a gutter replacement
- Disconnected downspout
- Water in basement
- Water in home
- Leaking or dripping gutter seams
- Overflowing gutters – may just need a gutter cleaning
Subtle Warning Signs of Failing Gutters:
- Spike & ferrules pulling away from the gutter where you can see the nail head popping out
- Lines in your landscape below the gutter – indicative of leaks or overflow
- Mold in areas below where gutters are, or should be
- Rotting deck boards, windowsills, garage doors, and regular doors below where gutters are, or should be
- Landscape or mulch bed erosion
- Cracking or upheaval of sidewalks, patios, driveways and stairs
- Premature peeling or flaking paint near base of home
- Dips or back pitch in gutters
Gutter systems that are properly installed and maintained with regular cleanings, maintenance, or protective gutter guards can last up to 30 years; however, those that have been neglected often only last between 10 and 15 years.
If you notice any of the above indicators, give us a call or Request a Quote Online. Our experts can help determine if your gutters simply need to be repaired or if a replacement is necessary.