You likely don't give your home's rain gutters a lot of thought until you begin to see water pouring on the ground from your roof. While gutters are supposed to last a few decades or longer depending on the type of material they are made of (copper gutters can last upwards of 50 years), they may need to be replaced sooner than you'd think.

Since rain gutters are designed to pull water away from your home's foundation to prevent deterioration and flooding, you want to know the signs your current ones need to be replaced. Here are four signs you need new rain gutters on your home.

Rain gutters are designed to be durable, but strong force from a falling tree branch or large hail can damage the material and make it less effective at keeping water flowing. Replace components of your rain gutters that are pinched in, bowed out, or otherwise chipped, cracked or dented due to weather or other damage.

If you are unsure if your gutters are damaged, call your gutter service contractor for assistance. Your contractor will inspect your current gutters to check for signs of destruction or debris that are causing your gutters to fail and will make repairs or replace components as needed.

Leaking rain gutters is a common problem for older installations that are not seamless. You can tell if your gutters are leaking by the watermarks left next to or underneath the material following a storm or mild weather.

Consider upgrading your current gutters to a seamless variety that requires less connective pieces. A seamless gutter is custom-fit to surround your home's design so you can effectively clear water from your roof without having to worry as much about debris getting clogged in your gutters or connective pieces coming loose or leaking.

Sagging rain gutters cannot completely navigate water down their channels to the rain spout, which can allow water to pool in the gutters and cause mold, mildew and other damage. Rain gutters sag when connections begin to fail or the gutters themselves start to pull away from the home.

While many cases of sagging rain gutters can simply be repaired by reinforcing seams and placing new fixtures on the parts that attach to the home, have your gutters replaced if they are both sagging and several years old already. Your rain gutter specialist can help you decide if repair or replacement is the best option for your situation.

A quick way to upgrade your home's exterior is to upgrade to new, modern rain gutters. If your gutters are peeling, dull or otherwise losing their appeal, it's time for an upgrade. You can choose from a variety of aluminum gutters in trendy colors (such as white, brown or even a custom hue), or opt for pricier but longer-lasting copper rain gutters.

When you invest in new rain gutters you create an exterior home solution that can last for a few decades or more. Talk to your rain gutter specialist about the different types of rain gutters you can choose from based on your budget and home's design.

New rain gutters can help you keep your home's foundation safe and dry. Don't wait until they fail completely before you invest in new gutters for your home.
The right gutters can last for many years while making your home's exterior more attractive. Trust our team of rain gutter and siding experts at Finley Siding & Gutter Services, Inc. to perform quality services for you. Call us today for your home renovation needs.