{"id":9188,"date":"2019-06-28T10:41:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T22:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=9188"},"modified":"2021-05-06T14:16:19","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T02:16:19","slug":"this-is-how-your-gutters-and-spouting-could-be-damaging-your-home-and-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/this-is-how-your-gutters-and-spouting-could-be-damaging-your-home-and-what-to-do-about-it.html","title":{"rendered":"This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-200x100.png 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-500x250.png 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-600x300.png 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters-1000x500.png 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutters.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on to learn signs that indicate issues, and tips for resolving damage&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><!--more--><\/b><b>What damage could my guttering be causing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Externally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sagging gutter will damage your home\u2019s fascia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor drainage can create problems for your driveway.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water damage can cause the timber in your roof to weaken and rot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internally:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water can wick its way horizontally to reach other areas of your home, causing damage to gib and timber and even leading to harmful mold.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water will also follow gravity to your foundations, potentially causing them to slump.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem gutters and spouting can cause all kinds of issues from annoying overflows to structural damage to your home. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gareth Samuel from <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/tradies\/21zopufw\/makara-valley-roofing\">Makara Valley Roofing<\/a> in Wellington has seen gutters create catastrophic trouble:\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019ve seen gutters rusted so badly they have fallen off into power lines, causing massive headaches for the owner and power companies, not to mention the neighbourhood without power!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_716749396_rainy-gutter.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>How do I know if I have a problem?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to tell if your guttering and spouting is behaving well or in need of some TLC?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>buildup of debris <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the most obvious sign. Though tiny in themselves, leaves, moss and twigs block the flow of water (and are a fire hazard in dry weather).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, get outside during a downpour and investigate how well they are working:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for water overflowing from the gutters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to downpipes to ensure water is flowing effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether water is pooling on the ground or draining well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other signs to watch for (that don\u2019t require standing in the rain!):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagging gutters, caused either by impact or pooling water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracks and rust spots.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of peeling or chipped paint and mould around the gutters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mould on the underside can be an indication of a slow leak.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodents and insects, which are attracted to standing water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water not draining away effectively from your home, leading to puddles and boggy spots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guttering built into the eaves, or clipped directly on to fascia, leaving no gap. (This gives overflow a route into your home.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damp areas &#8211; either internally or externally &#8211; lead to mould and rot, which can create structural issues and cause respiratory issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-gutter-orange-hand_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>What Can I Do To Fix My Guttering Problems?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have identified your problem, hire the right person to help solve it. Phil Hunter from <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/tradies\/1qa1nijg\/rimu-roofing-ltd\">Rimu Roofing<\/a> in Auckland emphasises the importance of calling in a professional: \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gutter maintenance is essential if you want to avoid damage and buildups. However, accessing your gutters can be dangerous. Cleaning your gutters from the roof should be avoided at all costs, as standing in the wrong place can damage your roofing materials. New technologies mean that gutter cleaning is now easier and safer than before for the professionals. Many have tools that can even clean 3 storey gutters from the ground.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/trades\/roofers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roofers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and guttering specialists are able to clean and replace your guttering and downpipes, and install gutter guards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-other\/drainlayers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain layers <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will clean your drainage and lay a new surface channel if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/trades\/builders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can remove and replace damaged gib and rotted timber, and repair cosmetic and structural damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/arborists-tree-cutters-what-do-they-do.html\">Arborists<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can trim overhanging trees. It\u2019s a job that only takes a few hours, and they take away all the trimmings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/trades\/handymen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handyperson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will tackle your clogged gutters for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9217\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9217\" class=\"wp-image-9217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800-1000x667.png 1000w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/phil_rimu_roofing_1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phil from Rimu Roofing checks the gutter of a home near Auckland<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Will I Need To Replace All My Guttering or Just a Section?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phil from Rimu Roofing says, \u201cThere are membrane products which will repair cracked spouting even when wet. However, replacing damaged spouting is the long term solution. If access is not an issue, sections of PVC spouting can easily be replaced by a professional. The cause of the damage should be investigated as the same issue could be developing elsewhere.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Can I Prolong The Life of My Gutters and Spouting?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your guttering and spouting is all go again, keep a <\/span><b>maintenance schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To prolong the life of your guttering and keep it debris-free, Gareth from Makara Valley Roofing has this advice: \u201cGutters should be cleaned out frequently to avoid buildup of debris\/leaves, especially if you live in an area with lots of trees. I would be checking my gutters every two months, and every two weeks during Autumn.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular care and maintenance of your gutters pays off long term. It will save you money, make your home last longer, and improve your family\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to our two expert tradies for sharing with us their spouting tips. 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