Protect Your Home: Identify Storm Damage to Gutters
Your home’s gutters play a key role in protecting its foundation, siding, windows, landscaping, and your roof. In other words, you need your gutters in good working order. If they’ve been damaged in a storm, you’ll need repairs. Fortunately, our residential roofing services at Infinity Restorations have the expertise and skill to identify any gutter problems you’re experiencing and to make the quality repairs you need.
Take a Good Look at Your Gutters
After a severe storm, you’ll want to take a good look at your gutters. This can mean taking a slow walk around the perimeter of your home or getting up on a sturdy ladder if this is a safe option for you. There are specific signs of wear and tear or outright damage that you should be on the lookout for.
Pulling Away
When winds are high and the rain is heavy, debris can accumulate in your gutters and weigh them down in the process. If your gutters are sagging or are even pulling away from your roofline, you need repairs. The same is generally true of bent and misaligned gutters.
Dents and Dings
If your gutters have been dinged up by hail or flying debris, it’s a sign of wear and tear that may require repair. Rust and peeling paint are also signs that your gutters are aging and that excess moisture is a concern. During a gutter inspection, the seasoned gutter techs will assess the damage and let you know your best options.
A Detached Section
If one or more sections of your home’s gutters have detached, the storm did some severe damage. And you’ll want to call in experienced gutter pros.
Holes, Cracks, or Splits
The energy and impact generated by a storm can leave your gutters with holes, splits, or cracks, and any one of these can translate to leaks. It’s time for repairs.
Signs that Your Gutters Are No Longer Serving Your Home’s Needs
Any one of the following is a sure sign that your gutters are no longer doing the job they’re meant to do:
- If they are overflowing
- When your siding or window frames have discolored streaks or stains
- If there is pooling or erosion around your home, or water is finding its way into your basement
- You have interior water damage, such as water stains on your walls, on your ceilings, or in your attic
If you are experiencing any of these telltale signs of gutter damage, you shouldn’t wait to reach out for professional repairs.
A Respected St. Louis Roofing Services Company Can Restore Your Gutters
Infinity Restorations is a family-owned St. Louis roofing company that has been helping our valued customers tackle their gutter problems – both large and small – for more than 20 years. We’re here for you, too, so please don’t wait to reach out by contacting us online or calling us at 314-799-7599 to schedule an inspection or learn more today.