3 Telltale Signs Your Gutters Are Coming Loose

Your gutter system will start pulling away from the roofline eventually. Once this happens, its drainage performance becomes compromised, leaving your home vulnerable to water damage. You’ll know whether your gutters are coming loose because they’ll display the following signs:

1. The gutters appear visibly detached. Gutters usually run perfectly straight across your roofline. But if you notice that they seem to be bowing down in any area, it’s most likely because the system is pulling away from the fascia board where they used to be firmly attached.

2. Water is leaking behind the gutters. Your gutter system protects your home from water exposure by catching runoff and channeling it away via the downspouts. But when the gutters become loose, water can end up running behind the fascia board and creating leaks instead.

3. There’s an opening between the gutters and your exterior wall. Gutters connect almost seamlessly to the exterior wall. When you can see a gap widening between them, it’s a clear indication that your existing gutters are already coming loose.

What’s Causing It?

Congestion is probably the most common reason for loosened gutters. As leaves, pine needles, bird nests and other loose debris accumulate inside the system, they create blockages that make it difficult for your gutters to properly drain runoff. This places unnecessary strain on the system, causing it to sag. 

The same thing can happen if the gutters were poorly installed. The system should be pitched and attached correctly along the roofline to prevent standing water. If overlooked, the additional weight created by standing water can detach the gutters from the roofline. But here’s the good news — you can easily avoid this problem just by doing the following:

• Make sure the gutters are cleaned regularly to avoid clogging.
• Work with an experienced company like Homecraft® Inc. for your gutter installation. 
• Have an effective gutter protection system installed.

Give Us a Call Today

For the best in gutter services, look no further than Homecraft Inc. We’ll make sure your gutters continue delivering superior draining performance with our top-tier options and solutions. Call us at (302) 798-0302 or fill out this contact form to request a gutter estimate. We proudly serve homeowners in and around Wilmington and Bear, DE.