• Home
  • Products
    • Seamless Gutter Styles & Colors >
      • Standard Seamless Gutters
      • Half-Round Seamless Gutters
      • Contemporary Fascia Gutters
      • 7" Commercial Box Gutter
      • European Box Gutters
      • Custom Gutters
      • Gutter Colors
      • Architect Series Box Gutter
    • Gutter Protection Systems
    • De-Icing Systems (Heat Tape)
    • Snow Stop Guards
    • Rain Chains (Kusari Doi)
  • Cleaning & Repair
    • Hail Storm Gutter Repair
    • Gutter Repair
    • Gutter Damage & Repair
  • Project Portfolio
  • FAQs
  • About
    • Our Company
    • Safety Program
    • EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
    • Events
    • Free Email Newsletter
    • Careers
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Colorado Seamless Gutters Blog

Colorado Seamless Gutters Blog

5 Signs You Need New Gutters Now

5/8/2019

0 Comments

 

How to Determine If You Need New Gutters For Your Home In Denver

New Gutters In Denver CO
Have you recently bought a new house with old gutters or have lived in your home for awhile and noticed that your gutters are leaking? 

For many home buyers, a new gutter system is low on the list of 'must-haves,' and this feature often gets ignored for a period, or at least until you've settled in.

Unfortunately, forgetting to install new gutters could be a detriment to your home and property value. We're going to talk about what signs indicate that new gutters are needed--keep reading for more information! 

1. Standing Water 
Walk outside after it rains. Do you have a small moat around your home?

Standing water is one of the easiest ways to detect whether you need to install a new gutter system or if your old one is failing. It could also mean that your gutters are in need of cleaning. 

Regardless of the 'why,' this is an issue that needs to be taken care of quickly as it can affect your home's foundation!

2. Mosquito and Pests
Because a gutter system helps eliminate stagnant, standing water, it is also safe to say that gutters help with mosquito and pest control.

An increase in these annoying insects and other small pests may mean that your gutters are failing, or in the case of a new home, that they are much needed. Also remember that if mosquitos are breeding in standing water, it is also a haven for illness-causing bacteria. 

3. Peeling Paint
Unfortunately, gutters are not a one-time installation. Over the years, the paint will begin to peel. Most people consider this unsightly, but not a major issue.

However, peeling paint can be a hint that new gutters are needed.  Additionally, if you begin to see pieces of orange debris, there could be rust build-up in your gutters. 

4. New Gutters Don't Sag
Aside from the fact that sagging gutters are unpleasant to look at, they can also damage your home. A gutter system may pull away from your home or sag due to excess weight of debris or standing water. 

Gutters that sag could be old, or they may be the wrong kind for the climate. As there are several types and styles of gutters, it is worth consulting with a professional. 

5. Cracking Materials
The idea behind a gutter system is to allow water to drain away from your house and basement. If the gutter material is cracked and leaking, it is not performing as needed. 

Small cracks in the material can happen, but if you notice that there are large amounts of water leaking, it could be time to replace the gutter system. 

Opting for a New Gutter System
If you have noticed these signs for a while and they seem to worsen with time, your home may require new gutters. However, there is a chance the system can be saved by a professional if it is not completely beyond repair.
​ 
Should you be interested in adding a gutter system to your home, replacing the current one, or making repairs, contact us!
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    December 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018

    Categories

    All
    Copper Gutters
    Custom Downspouts
    Custom Gutters
    General Information
    Gutter Cleaning
    Gutter Leaf Covers
    Gutter Repair
    Gutter Replacement
    Gutter Tips
    Half Round Gutters
    Ice Damming
    Ice Dam Removal
    Leaks
    Rain Chains

Call Today: 303-447-1555
Picture
​We meet BBB accreditation
standards with a rating of A+
Picture
​​We are EPA certified to work
on homes built before 1978
Picture
​We are compliant with
federal, state and local laws
and regulations
Picture
​We recycle cardboard, old
steel, and old aluminum
gutters
Copyright ©2017 Colorado Seamless Gutters, Inc. All rights reserved.​ | SEO & Digital Marketing by Infront
​​We accept:
seamless gutter installation
  • Home
  • Products
    • Seamless Gutter Styles & Colors >
      • Standard Seamless Gutters
      • Half-Round Seamless Gutters
      • Contemporary Fascia Gutters
      • 7" Commercial Box Gutter
      • European Box Gutters
      • Custom Gutters
      • Gutter Colors
      • Architect Series Box Gutter
    • Gutter Protection Systems
    • De-Icing Systems (Heat Tape)
    • Snow Stop Guards
    • Rain Chains (Kusari Doi)
  • Cleaning & Repair
    • Hail Storm Gutter Repair
    • Gutter Repair
    • Gutter Damage & Repair
  • Project Portfolio
  • FAQs
  • About
    • Our Company
    • Safety Program
    • EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
    • Events
    • Free Email Newsletter
    • Careers
  • Blog
  • Contact Us