Not Sure if Your Gutters Have Any Life Left in Them?
When it comes to gutters the question will often arise of do you make the costly gutter repair, or, just bite the bullet and pay for new ones? This is a common dilemma that most homeowners will face. Most homeowners do keep up on the maintenance cleaning of their gutters, however, sometimes something isn’t right. So, how does one determine whether a gutter is repairable? Well, we at Scherwitzky Gutter Cleaning have compiled a list to help you find out!
If your gutters are not sagging and don’t leak, then the chances are they do not require replacing. However, if they do leak, it is almost guaranteed they can be repaired.
Gutters can often be repaired instead of replaced if:
Any gutter damage is localized to just one or two sections. This means you can just replace those sections instead of the entire guttering system. There are a few minor holes or cracks. These can be cleaned and covered with some sealant. But, if the hole or crack is bigger, it may need some metal flashing before sealing it.
Only a single joint or seam is leaking. This will need some sealant or just some refastening of the gutter joints.
Some of the hangers have come loose. Just as long as your gutter hasn’t started to sag, screwing in the hangers is your best bet. You can use the preexisting holes, or drill in some new ones.
If you have a copper gutter, replacement can be extremely expensive. So, if you have a few minor fixes, it is more beneficial just to make repairs.
Rules of Thumb of Replacing Your Gutter
There is an excess of minor repairs that have to be made. If your gutter has multiple cracks, holes, or rust spots, it is more cost-effect to simply replace the entire system.
To learn about the services and products we can offer you, and if you live in or around the Vernon, CT region, please feel free to call us at (860) 430-4709 anytime if you require gutter repair.