Many people take gutters and the important role they play in preventing water damage for granted. Without gutters that are unobstructed and in good working order, any rain that drips down from the eaves of a house would drip onto walls or seep into the house’s foundation, causing leaks in the roof and potentially disastrous water damage to the house’s masonry. It is, therefore, of grave importance that you always ensure your eavestroughs are in good condition.
Signs That New Eavestrough Installation is Required
Due to standard wear and tear, eavestroughs will get damaged over time. When you see them begin to wear down, you should immediately call one of our pros for eavestrough installation. Below are a few ways you can tell when its time.
- Sagging Eavestroughs – This is one of the easiest signs to spot, because gutters that are sagging or even pulling away from the house because of excess weight stick out like a sore thumb. Gutters are meant to neatly send water and debris, and sagging gutters are indicative of an old and damaged eavestrough.
- Rust – This is another sign that’s easy to spot from the ground. It is normal that the eavestrough gathers rust over time, but it should be replaced when it does.
- Pools of Water – As stated above, gutters are meant to keep water from dripping straight down and forming pools that can seep into the foundation. Because of this, pools of water on the ground under the gutters signifies the need for a new eavestrough installation.
- Cracks – Once a year, you should get a ladder and investigate your eavestrough. Even small cracks can develop into large problems, so any cracks that you notice might mean you require new eavestroughs.
- Paint Flecks – While you are looking at your gutters, take a look at the paint on and around them. If it is peeling off, it is likely indicative of water damage from the eavestrough.
- Water Marks Below the Eavestrough – Obviously, the water from the eavestrough is not meant to leak out and seep into the house. If water marks are visible on the house directly below the eavestrough, it is not doing its job and needs to be replaced.
You may wonder why these issues call for installation of a totally new eavestrough instead of repair, and it is because it is easier and cheaper to put in a new gutter than to painstakingly repair the metal. Alliance Trust Aluminum has been helping homeowners in the Oakville and Burlington areas with eavestrough installation as well as siding installation and soffit and fascia installation for 7 years. We would be happy to add you to our ever-growing list of satisfied customers.