Gutters are an important element of protecting a home and preventing water damage to both the roof and the foundation. If improperly installed or damaged by falling trees or excess wear and tear, they can cease to perform adequately, leaving excess water to drain into the foundation around the home and cause much more costly damage. So it’s important that home owners properly maintain their gutters and regularly check them for leaks and signs of damage.
If a home’s gutters are damaged, it can be difficult to determine when to repair them and when it’s more cost effective to simply have them replaced. Often over time joints develop leaks and holes can appear due to puncture or rust. If there are only a few of these unfortunate leaks, having them sealed is probably a more cost efficient solution than replacing the entire system. Finding a contractor specializing in Gutter Repair in Connecticut removes the hassle of attempting these repairs at home, and can provide valuable insight into how much longer older gutters can be expected to last. In cases where leaks are abundant, particularly if they are caused by rust or general deterioration, it can actually be more cost efficient to replace the entire gutter.
Sagging gutters, usually caused by the migration of the large spikes that hold them in place, is both aesthetically unappealing and a safety hazard to both the home and its occupants. Immediate steps should be taken to fix this problem, as unsupported gutters can easily come crashing down and cause personal injury or damage to the structure. Again it’s important to evaluate at this point whether replacing these spikes and individual sections of gutter will be an adequate solution. In this case it is almost universally time to consider complete replacement.
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc. provides contractors experienced in Gutter Repair in Connecticut who can evaluate the building’s specific needs. Should an older gutter require replacement, these same contractors are trained in proper installation techniques. Constant advances in technology mean that new gutters have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance than their older counterparts. So often replacing an old gutter that is prone to leaks or excessive wear can be a much longer term solution than repairing each new set of damages as it comes up, potentially saving the owner money in the long run.
