When Your Gutters Weren’t Installed Correctly

Functioning gutters are crucial in preventing water from entering your home. Therefore, it’s paramount that you have your gutters properly installed to have a good drainage system and keep your house safe from water-related damage. 

Below we’ve provided you with 5 indications that your gutters weren’t installed correctly. Contact your trusted gutter installation company as soon as possible if you see any signs we discussed. 

 

Key Indicators Your Gutters Weren’t Installed Correctly

 

The Gutter Has a Bad Pitch 

The pitch is the position or the angle at which your gutters are installed. If your gutter has a bad pitch (one that’s too steep or too flat), the water will either flow too fast, which can cause overflowing, or too slow that it just stands still and does not flow at all. 

The right pitch is, therefore, crucial in allowing water to drain correctly and help keep your gutters dry and clean. Gutters are ideally pitched according to where the downspouts are located, which brings us to our next point. 

 

 

It Does Not Have Enough Downspouts

A downspout is a pipe-like structure that brings water down from the gutters to the ground. They’re usually installed along the sides of the house and connected to the end of gutters (with the right pitch, as we discussed above). 

Downspouts and gutters play hand in hand in determining the effective flow of your home’s drainage system. As water from rain or snow falls into the roof, it gets collected in the gutter and carried over by downspouts safely to the drainage areas.

Besides positioning, the number of downspouts will help ensure water is drained safely and effectively. Downspout configurations also depend on how large your roof area and gutters are. That’s why you need an expert to accurately determine and install your gutters.

 

The Gutter Is Detached from the Building 

You don’t need to be an expert to figure out that detached gutters are faulty, not to mention dangerous. 

That’s right. Gutters that are hanging or detached can potentially fall and hit somebody. What’s more, a detached gutter creates a gap between the roof and the gutter, so when the rain pours down, the water will fall through. This can result in water build-ups in the exterior of the house or water seeping into your windows, all of which can lead to disastrous and costly damage. 

 

Water Leaking Into the Building

Poor gutter installation can cause water to trickle inside the house, causing leaks and potentially other more serious damages. 

Look up where the walls meet the roof and see if there are any traces of water there. If so, this can be an indication of poorly installed gutters. 

Don’t wait until it becomes a bigger problem. Instead, contact a gutter installation company and have it checked and fixed.

 

Gets Clogged Easily

Clogged gutters are common, especially during seasons like autumn, where leaves fall and can accumulate in the gutter. But clogged gutters can also be caused by improper installation, making the water flow ineffective and causing clogging. 

Maintain clog-free gutters with guards and protection, and clean your gutters regularly from leaves or any other debris.  

 

End Card:

The gutter system is one feature of the house where there is no room for mistakes. When your gutters weren’t installed correctly, it will have significant consequences. You can avoid all these issues by having someone with the required skills and knowledge install your gutters the way they should be. Look no further, If you encounter any of the above issues, don’t hesitate to call JP Roofing. We have a team of experts ready to solve your gutter-related matters and ensure your house is well protected from any problems in the future.