Why Are My Gutters Leaking?

Why Are My South Jordan, UT, Home’s
Gutters Leaking?

RGS Exteriors Explores The Top Causes Of Gutter Problems

Have your South Jordan, UT, home’s gutters recently started leaking? This can lead to serious problems if left unchecked. After all, the purpose of your gutter system is to carry water away from your home – not inside. Cleaning up a leak is one thing, but knowing why it happened can protect your home for years.

Identifying the problem behind your leaky gutters is essential so you can fix or replace them. At RGS Exteriors, we want homeowners to be informed and confident about their gutters. That’s why we’ve identified the most common causes, so you can quickly determine the root cause and devise a solution.

Your Gutters Are Clogged

The number one cause of leaking gutters is clogs. Cleaning your gutters is one of the least favorite tasks of homeowners. However, this routine maintenance is necessary to maintain your system’s health.

Once you climb a ladder and look inside your gutters, you can quickly tell if you have a clog. Nothing stops water from flowing freely quicker than dirt, debris, leaves, and twigs that have built up over time.

It’s a lot easier to clear out the straight sections of the gutters than the downspouts, which you may have to disconnect to access the debris completely.

At a minimum, you should clean your gutters annually to ensure they stay free-flowing. But depending on the number of trees in your yard and your area’s weather conditions, you may need to do it more often.

Many Salt Lake County homeowners have turned to us for our state-of-the-art leaf protection options, drastically reducing their cleaning requirements to almost nothing.

Your Joints Or Seals Are Failing

If you have seamless gutters, your system will be one long piece along each side of your home. At the corners, you have miters where the two pieces are connected. The only area where you can have a seal leak on seamless gutters is at these locations.

However, if you’ve chosen to install a DIY system from the hardware store, you’ve likely got sectional gutters on your South Jordan, UT, home.

These systems are constructed with smaller pieces held together at each seam with sealant. Over time, that sealant will break down and ultimately fail.

Resealing these sectional gutters doesn’t always work because the newly applied sealant doesn’t successfully bond to the gutter material. In this situation, your best bet is to upgrade to a seamless gutter system that will deliver better protection from water damage and have much less vulnerability to leaks.

Your Gutters Have An Improper Slope

When you first installed your gutters, they had a gentle slope that allowed the water to flow smoothly toward the downspout. If your gutters are not made of high-quality material, it’s not uncommon for them to sag over time. A couple of different things can cause this.

First, if the installation crew used poor-quality fasteners, they can wear out, leading to sagging in various sections of your gutters. Second, as your channels transport large amounts of water, they can sag under the weight.

Choosing a company that is committed to high-quality products and precision installations will help alleviate these problems. Here at RGS Exteriors, we only use the best products and don’t skimp on the details, no matter how small or insignificant they seem.

Your Fasteners Have Come Loose

Loose fasteners can lead to more than just sagging – they can cause extensive leaking that backs up into the fascia board, leading to severe damage. With all that water pouring into the fascia, it can cause significant rot.

If enough damage occurs, you will find your gutters completely pulling away from your fascia because fasteners no longer have anything to connect to. You’ll need to replace the wood before you can repair your gutters.

Your Gutters Are Cracked

A crack or a hole is one of the most apparent reasons for a leaking gutter. These will usually start as minor leaks that can be hard to notice with the naked eye. You should pour some water into the channels and note where it seeps out.

Occasionally cracks and holes can be mended with a sealant; however, it’s best to reach out to a professional to determine if you need to replace the entire gutter section.

If Your South Jordan, UT, Home’s Gutters Are Leaking, Reach Out To RGS Exteriors

When your gutters leak, you need a quick resolution before any damage happens to your home. Don’t wait to contact the gutter experts in South Jordan, UT, at RGS Exteriors.

For every installation we complete, we slow it down enough to ensure no detail goes unnoticed. We won’t rush through your project just to get to the next one, guaranteeing your installation receives the attention it deserves.

Call RGS Exteriors today at (801) 997–6616 to schedule a free estimate.

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