Gutters in poor working condition are a detriment to your property.\u00a0 Without them, your basement can become flooded, your landscape can wash away, and your driveway can be transformed into an ice arena.\u00a0 Call us if you notice any of the below issues because it means your gutters should be replaced sooner than later.<\/p>\n
Leaking Gutters: <\/strong>One of the biggest perks of LeafGuard\u00ae Brand Gutters is their seamless design.\u00a0 This means that water does not have the ability to leak through seams?\u00a0 Why does this matter?\u00a0 Leaks in the seams of your gutters allow water to directly pass through them and straight towards your foundation and landscaping.\u00a0 Best case, your mulch washes away during a heavy rainstorm.\u00a0 Worst case?\u00a0 Your basement becomes flooded or your foundation begins cracking.<\/p>\n Pooling Water Around Your Foundation: <\/strong>The primary function of gutters is to filter away from your home\u2019s foundation.\u00a0 If you\u2019re seeing puddles of water or mildew in close proximity to your house\u2019s foundation, it means that there\u2019s an issue causing your gutters to not work as they should.\u00a0 Call a professional ASAP before the damage to your foundation is irreversible.<\/p>\n Gutters Pulling Away From Your House: <\/strong>If this is happening, it\u2019s because the gutters are full of weighty water that cannot be dispersed.\u00a0 Regardless, if this is happening, the gutters cannot function as they should and are doing little to collect rainwater and direct away from your foundation.<\/p>\n Dry Rot on the Exterior of Your Home: <\/strong>Gutter leaks that are left undetected allow excessive rainwater to come in contact with wood on the exterior of your home.\u00a0 If you\u2019re noticing your window wraps disintegrating or your fascia board cracking, it is likely malfunctioning gutters are the culprit.<\/p>\n Rust on Your Siding: <\/strong>Homes with galvanized steel gutters are prone to rust spots on their siding.\u00a0 As the outer coating wears down, the steel begins oxidize which leads to the creation of rust.\u00a0 This rust will eventually stain the siding creating a genuine eyesore.\u00a0 Opting for LeafGuard\u00ae Brand Gutters, which are comprised from aluminum 20% thicker than basic gutters, eliminates this worry altogether.<\/p>\n You\u2019re Continuously Climbing Your Gutters to Eliminate Clogs: <\/strong>Climbing a ladder to unclog your gutters is a downright dangerous chore and results in an outrageous number of emergency room visits each year.\u00a0 Switching to LeafGuard\u00ae Brand Gutters means that if for any reason your gutters clog, it\u2019s our team coming out to address the situation.\u00a0 Best yet?\u00a0 Our no-clog warranty applies to you and the next homeowner, making it a selling point when you list your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you notice any of these issues, it’s likely your gutters are doing very little to protect your home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[312,314,344,345,346,347],"class_list":["post-4213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gutters","tag-gutter-guard","tag-gutter-installation","tag-seamless-gutters","tag-rain-gutters","tag-leafguard-gutters","tag-leaf-guard-installation"],"yoast_head":"\n