![]() Read more about optimizing your system flow here. Following that analogy, we can basically increase the size of the drain by installing larger outlets and downspouts allowing much more water to leave the gutter more quickly and reducing the overflow problem. Think about it this way: if you run water into your bathtub faster than it can drain out, your bathtub will overflow. If your gutters overflow often, even with routine cleaning, we can help you increase the flow capacity of your gutter system by installing larger outlets and/or downspouts. If the gutters are steel, standing water may promote rust, so the slope is a greater concern. Some water standing in an aluminum gutter is not really a problem, so look to overflow as a better indicator of whether resloping makes sense. So in some cases, adding another downspout is the best solution. The degree to which the gutter can be resloped is limited by the roofline. If there is a structural issue causing the gutter to overflow, resloping may be warranted. We can cut out and replace sections that are rusted, as a short-term workaround, but you won’t have continuous gutters any more. A patch may work for a while, but you will want to budget for a gutter system replacement in the near future. But if you have a hole that is rusted through, that means the structural integrity of the system is wearing down. Very small holes in your gutters can sometimes be filled using professional-quality gutter sealant and some flashing. We repair or replace leaking end-caps using professional-grade gutter sealant. This is an area of early failure in steel gutters. They are caulked into place and can become loose over time, or even fall out altogether. End-Cap LeaksĮnd caps are just that: caps that go on the end of a gutter run, to keep the water from running out the end. Surprisingly often, when people think their gutters are leaking, the gutters just need cleaned. We apply professional-grade sealant after thoroughly cleaning and drying the area so the sealant properly adheres. Leaks in the joints or seams between your gutters and downspouts can be caused by many things, and can often be fixed with the application of professional-grade gutter sealant. We advise on the most efficient types of downspouts. When downspouts are damaged, we can replace them. When we put them back up, we make sure they are straight, properly fit together and strapped down, then plumbed into your drain system. Downspouts detach or come down for a variety of reasons.
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