Symptoms of Non-Functioning Gutter Systems
One of the most common signs you need gutter repair is spillage from the gutter’s edges, causing a waterfall effect from your rooftop. This can occur for numerous reasons, from a clog in the downspout to an insufficient gutter capacity.
Upper Darby receives roughly 45 inches of rain annually, on top of 18 inches of winter snow each year. Because of this, most homes here need a gutter replacement with wider gutters to keep up with higher water volumes. Still, this is far from the only symptom of a non-functioning gutter system.
Others include:
- Sagging or leaking gutters giving way to the high water pressure
- Slow drainage due to clogs or a gutter system with a subpar slope
- Ice dams forming in the winter as gutter water sits stagnant and then freezes
- Rotted fascia boards rotting and deteriorating with overexposure to water