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The Gutter is designed to channel rainwater away from the house to prevent water from overflowing.

It collects and diverts rainwater to protect the building's foundation and fabric by channeling rain

water away from the building's base. The gutter also helps protect erosion, protects painted surfaces

from peeling away by reducing the exposure to water, prevents leakages in the floor spaces below and

collects water to a storage facility for household use. A gutter problem is a problem for the whole

property. If left unattended to, gutter problems can course huge problems which might become

difficult to fix.

Damaged gutter leads to saturation of the ground surrounding your house forming a breeding ground

for mildew and mold which slowly eat the base walls and your home's foundation. In worse situations,

the walls may crack leading to leakages which can cause bigger problems during winter when the

cracks freeze and expands. To avoid all these problems, always keep your gutter clean and repair any

damages.

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Below is a list of some of the common gutter problems that many home owners face, how they affect

your home and solutions on how to fix them properly.

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Most of the leaks are caused by small holes in the gutter which can be hard to notice. Fix the small

holes by caulking the joints from the inside with a strong gutter sealant. For bigger holes,a gutter

sealant would be useless to use.Use a gutter patching kit which you can get at an affordable cost from

your local hardware store. Alternatively, you can also use a sheet-metal patch to cover the bigger

holes.

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This is one of the common problems and if left unattended to, gutters and downspouts get

clogged by with dirt and debris such that the water overflows due to the blockage. Gutters that

overflow presents a huge problem to your home foundation and the walls. The situation even

becomes worse when there is a heavy down pour. These materials block the water passage way

which creates a dam that prevents water from flowing into the outlets which are above the

downspouts.

Its recommended that you should clean them at least twice a year. If you happen to have a lot of

trees around your house, make a point of cleaning them every now and then. Clean them before

winter as the ice can make the removal process hard. After you are done with clearing the mess,

flush them with a lot of water by use of a garden horse to ensure that they are flowing properly.

Another option is by fitting the clogged gutters with gutter covers which include porous foams,

mesh-screens and clip on grates. However, they are more expensive and require frequent

maintenance.

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Sagging can be caused by either loose hangers or excessive weight on the gutters. Hangers

brackets are the hardware that properly

secure gutters to the fascia. Sometimes the

hangers are too old and become loose.

They are unable to support the gutters

thereby causing them to sag. When leaves

and debris collect on the gutters, they

become too heavy especially when full

with rain water. Gutters made from

flexible materials like Vinyl and Galvanized steel become too weak to hold and start bending

and sagging. Replace the hangers or use gutters made of Aluminum material which a less prone

to corrosion thus highly durable.

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If you have already solved the clogging, sagging and leakage problems and still experience standing

water, then the gutters could be improperly pitched. For gutters to work properly, they need to be

pitched towards the downspout. It should have a sight slope of about quarter an inch for every 10-inch.

For a quick fix, bend the hangers so as to push the gutters into place.

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If the downspouts in your house are too close to your house, then you should consider using

Gutter Extensions. They are attached to the bottom of the downspout so as to discharge water

far away from the foundation.

Sometimes the downspout may become clogged with debris. Ensure that you remove all the dirt

for easier water flow.

Guttering problems are very common in Brisbane but the good news is that you don't have to incur

any extra costs by hiring a professional at http://www.proroofingbrisbane.com.au/to do the repairs.

Good maintenance of the gutters will help avoid problems and also protect your house from damages

that come from mould and mildew. Protect your house today by fixing your gutters and maintain them

well as they will give you better services in the long run.