Your fall 2015 Guide to Checking Gutters for Damage

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Your Fall 2015 Guide to Checking Gutters for
Damage
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Now that fall has arrived, it wont be long until
the really cold weather starts to set in. Because
cold weather can put a lot of stress on the
exterior of your home, its important to ensure
that your exterior is in optimal condition prior
to winters arrival. One element youll
definitely want to have on your pre-winter home
inspection checklist is your gutters.
The main purpose of gutters is to keep water away
from your home. Although that may not sound like
a big deal, its actually very important. If
water doesnt flow away from your home, it can
start to pool up and cause a variety of problems.
In the worst cases, excess water actually damages
a homes foundation.
Given that no homeowner wants to have to deal
with foundation damage, the good news is you can
avoid these kinds of problems by keeping your
gutters in optimal shape. By taking the time to
look for damage and then getting a professional
to deal with any problems you identify, you can
save yourself significant money and stress.
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Since fall is a great time for checking gutters
for damage, we want to cover what to look for
when you do this type of inspection
Cracks of Any Size
When you start inspecting your gutters, be sure
to take note of any cracks. Even though a small
crack may not seem like a big deal, gutter cracks
almost always increase in size. By taking note of
any crack in your gutters and promptly getting
the damage fixed, you can avoid ending up with an
even bigger issue.
Signs of Peeling or Orange Flecks
In some cases, peeling paint is just a sign of a
very old gutter. However, its often a sign of
water thats sitting in the same spot for an
extended amount of time. The same is true for
orange flecks, which generally indicate that a
gutter is rusting.
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Since fall is a great time for checking gutters
for damage, we want to cover what to look for
when you do this type of inspection
Sagging Gutters
Theres no scenario where gutters should be
sagging. So even if the sagging appears to be
minimal, this is still an issue that youll want
to address as soon as possible.
Water Marks or Pools of Water
In addition to keeping an eye out for water marks
below gutters, youll also want to look around
the foundation of your home for pools of water or
mildew.
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Contact US
If you discover that your gutters are damaged,
youll be happy to know that its actually quite
easy to fix them. All you need to do is give
Anderson Gutter a call. Our skilled team can fix
any gutter damage properly and promptly. So
whether you have leaks, holes or a disconnected
gutter, get in touch with us today to take care
of the problem.
Business Location
Anderson Township, Ohio 45230, USA
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