Tuesday, April 3, 2012
How can you tell when eavestroughs need to be replaced?
The life of eavestroughs or gutters is about 20 years. Most of these older eavestroughs are the old "Spike" or "Nail" type . Over this time the nails start to pull out and the the eaves sag in the middle areas of the longest runs and water is unable to flow through to downspouts. So they overflow over the edgles which can leak into your house and cause water damage.
Signs to recognize are 1) The fact that you have nails sticking out. 2)Leaking corners. 3) Water overflow marks along the eaves. Dark streaks and dirt stuck on the outside of the eaves.
Caulking corners on old eaves is really not the answer as the eaves have "Lost their slope" . Some people try to reslope eaves but after moving them around then the corners caulking cracks and they leak more .
The solution is to replace them with new seamless extruded eaves trough which are properly sloped and with brand new screwed in brackets that hold extremely well in all weather conditions with new caulking in corners.
Early spring is the best time to get this work done before April and May showers and summer rain storms.
Contact professionals like Gutter Force that specialize in this aluminum work. Check out www.gutterforce.com for more information, call 416 809 2922 for a free estimate
Signs to recognize are 1) The fact that you have nails sticking out. 2)Leaking corners. 3) Water overflow marks along the eaves. Dark streaks and dirt stuck on the outside of the eaves.
Caulking corners on old eaves is really not the answer as the eaves have "Lost their slope" . Some people try to reslope eaves but after moving them around then the corners caulking cracks and they leak more .
The solution is to replace them with new seamless extruded eaves trough which are properly sloped and with brand new screwed in brackets that hold extremely well in all weather conditions with new caulking in corners.
Early spring is the best time to get this work done before April and May showers and summer rain storms.
Spring eavestrough ,soffit ,fascia and siding maintenance inspection
It’s time to have a spring exterior home maintenance inspection.
Spring is here, which means it’s time for a thorough, semi-annual maintenance check of your home. Many of these simple tasks can add years to the life of your home and prevent major repair headaches. Invest a little time now and you’ll save thousands on repair bills and have more time to enjoy the summer.
Get started by inspecting the outside of your home for water leaks. Key areas include overhangs, awnings and exposed siding where snow and water might collect and cause materials to decay. Repair of replace any areas showing water damage. During the next storm, watch how the rain rolls off your roof and out your eavestrough. Be sure the water empties a good distance away from your foundation and flows away from your home.
Call Gutter Force at 416 809 2922 for a free estimate. www.gutterforce.com
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