Properly functioning gutters are essential for directing water away from your home and protecting your roof, foundation, and landscaping. However, when water isn’t flowing properly in your gutters, it can lead to a variety of problems like roof leaks, foundation erosion, and hazardous water damage. Understanding the reasons behind gutter flow issues can help you address this problem quickly so that your home isn’t in any needless danger. Here are some of the most common reasons why water might not be flowing properly in your gutters and how you can ensure the issue is promptly resolved.
Clogged Gutters
One of the most frequent causes of poor water flow in gutters is clogging. Leaves, twigs, branches, dirt, and other debris can accumulate over time, especially if you live in an area with heavy rainfall. This buildup can block the gutter and prevent water from draining through the downspouts, instead forcing it to pool in the gutters and spill over the sides. This can damage your home’s siding or foundation – but it can be prevented with routine gutter maintenance and cleaning.
Sagging Gutters
Typically, sagging gutters are caused by poor installation where the brackets that support the piping have been placed too far apart. Over time, debris builds up and they become so heavy that they begin sagging, especially when wet or when temperatures drop below freezing. This can even bend the gutters and cause permanent damage, as well as pooling and overflow.
Leaking Gutters
Leaking gutters differ from overflowing ones, as the water loss is caused by a break or separation in the piping, rather than because it has been blocked. Leaks can usually be found near a joint, outlet, or end cap and can be identified as a drip or constant stream. In most cases, the part with the leak can be replaced, or the leak can be sealed as a temporary fix.
Gutter damage isn’t limited to just these issues, and there very well could be another reason that isn’t obvious which is causing your inadequate water flow. But no matter what type of damage your gutter system has sustained, it’s always worthwhile to have it quickly addressed so that your home is fully protected from the elements. And if you’d rather avoid getting up on the ladder yourself to survey and repair the damage, don’t hesitate to trust a team of professionals to get the job done right!
About Platinum Gutters
Our team at Platinum Gutters has served homeowners all across the DFW metroplex for over 15 years, proudly offering assistance with a wide range of gutter maintenance, replacement, and full installation services. If you have any questions or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up a FREE in-home estimate, feel free to visit us online or call today.
Tarrant County Telephone: (817) 993-4237.
Dallas/Denton/Collin County Telephone: (972) 346-1590.