7 Gutter Sins to Avoid at all Costs

All Aluminum Gutters
531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

Your gutters do a lot to protect you and your home, but only if you treat them right! Make sure that you’re not committing any of these costly gutter maintenance mishaps or worst, overlooking them!

1. Leaving the eaves vulnerable. Professional installers, like those here at All Aluminum, install a boundary between your roof’s wooden beams and your gutter system. This is called flashing, and it ensures that the wood will be safe from dry rot, termites and more.

2. Falling short on the pitch. While they might appear straight, gutters are actually installed on a slight angle to guide water downward. When that pitch isn’t large enough, water will fail to funnel and will pool. Generally, gutters should slope a half an inch every 10 feet.

3. Missing the downspout mark. Proper placement is essential. You want to make sure that you choose a location that’s free and clear of foliage so that water can easily flow down and out. If your home is fairly large, consider adding more than one downspout.

4. Forgetting to redirect. Your gutters may be catching rainwater and funneling it downward, but if you fail to put a system in place to redirect water safely away from your foundation, you’ll find yourself in a bind. Splash blocks are a great and simple solution!

5. Ignoring gutter clogs. A blockage in your gutter system is the first indicator that your gutters are in distress. Failing to address and clear a clog can result in costly consequences, like rust, mold, roof damage, siding erosion and even pest infestations.

6. Neglecting neighboring foliage. Keeping your gutters clean is not just about removing debris once it makes it’s way in. You should be taking preventative measures, like pruning unruly trees and bushes regularly, to prevent leaves and debris from clogging them from the start.

7. Failing to call for repairs. It’s a simple concept: If you see something, say something! Check on your gutters often, looking for sagging, leaking, rusting, water staining on the siding, or any other indication that something has gone awry. Then, call the pros!

Could your gutter system use a good cleaning? Perhaps they could even use a few repairs? If so, All Aluminum Gutters is the best gutter cleaning and repair company for the job!

For more information about the gutter, roofing and siding service that we offer, visit our website or call us at 631-816-2498.