Gutter Repair
Keeping water away from your home is one of the most important ways you can protect your property. Your gutters are designed to catch and guide rainwater away from your roof, walls, and foundation. If your gutters are not functioning properly your home is exposed to potentially serious damage.
Whether your gutters have been damaged by a recent storm or just years of wear and tear, it’s important to make sure they are working correctly. The gutter repair experts at Planet Roofing can inspect your gutters to locate problem areas and perform any necessary repairs. Even if you are noticing what may seem like a small issue, it could cause further damage to the connecting portions of that section of gutter and the parts of your home that lie beneath.
Because your gutters line the roof around your home, there are several ways they can become damaged. Wind, heavy rain, snow, ice, tree branches, leaves, animals, and various other objects can damage your gutters or cause them or pull away from your home. There are many signs of gutter damage and fortunately, most can be seen just by paying attention to them during the next rainstorm.
Sagging Gutters
When water stays in the gutters and is not flowing away from your home, sections can start to sag. The added weight of stagnant water weakens the structural integrity of your gutter and their fasteners. Be sure to fix these areas before they fall off completely.
Leaking Gutters
If water is coming through your gutters at the joints or other areas, the seal needs to be repaired. Over time these seams can expand and contract and become separated from one another. Even a slow drip can cause damage to your home’s foundation.
Water Overflowing
Often a sign of incorrect pitch or a clog, your gutters will fill with water to the point they overflow the sides. While it may seem like water is only coming over away from your home, it is actually up against your roof and fascia board as well which can be a big problem.
Blocked Downspouts
Over time, leaves, twigs, and other debris can travel down your gutters into your downspouts. If you develop a block in your downspout its often hard to find the problem. You’ll see some of the symptoms mentioned before but you’ll need more than a ladder to locate the issue.
Ice Dams
If your gutters aren’t pitched or draining properly in the winter months, you risk ice buildup. When the ice dams build up and over the edges of your gutters it adds immense weight and can expand under the roof and into your walls exposing your home to interior damage.
Heavy rain and strong winds can put a lot of stress on your gutters. They can also cause trees and branches to fall that can damage or dislodge your gutters. If you have experienced a storm recently it’s important to check your gutters for any damage. We offer emergency gutter repair services should a recent storm or other circumstances create an immediate need. Having your gutter system repaired as soon as possible will prevent small issues from getting worse or causing costly damage to your home.
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Why Choose Us
Whether you want to have a new roof installed or have your old one repaired, we will be able to help you. We deal with a wide range of roof types including asphalt shingles, cedar roofing, slate roofing, flat roofing, and more!