Signs Your Home Needs New Gutters
Recognizing when it’s time to replace your gutters can prevent costly water damage to your home. Key indicators your gutter system may need an upgrade include:
- Visible Damage: Cracks, holes, or rust spots in your gutters are clear signs they are failing to effectively protect your home. Even small openings can lead to big problems over time.
- Sagging or Pulling Away: If your gutters are separating from your roofline or noticeable sagging between fasteners, they cannot properly channel water away from your home and risk damaging your foundation.
- Water Marks or Mildew: If you notice water stains on your home’s exterior or basement walls, or mildew growth near the foundation, your gutters are likely overflowing or leaking.
- Pooling Water: Standing water around your home’s foundation after rain is a strong indicator your gutters aren’t doing their job and can lead to serious structural issues.
- Peeling Paint or Rotting Wood: Peeling paint or rotted wood on or around your gutters suggests water is not being properly directed away from your home, which will lead to prolonged moisture exposure.