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How to tell when it’s time to replace your guttering and downpipes

Guttering and downpipes are an integral part of your home.

They are one of the most important structural components that move water from your roof away from your home. With regular maintenance, gutters and downpipes should last 20+ years. However, their maintenance is often overlooked. If issues are left unresolved it may result in structural damage to your home.

5 signs you may need to replace your guttering and downpipes:

  1. Cracks, holes or rust. If only small, cracks or holes may not seem like a big issue, but they will only get bigger over time and defeat the purpose of a drainage system. If you are experiencing significant amounts of rain this is likely to cause an issue sooner rather than later. Rust is an indication that the area of the pipe is weakening and is a solid indication that you may need to replace your guttering.
  2. Broken fasteners or lose screws. Repeated replacement or tightening of screws and fastenings may indicate gutter wear. Whilst replacing them once or twice isn’t an issue, if it becomes a regular occurrence you may wish to investigate for further issues.
  3. Sagging gutters. This is one of the most obvious signs that you have issues with your guttering. Gutters should never sag or pull away from the home. If they do, it is a sign that they are full of water and sagging from the weight. The gutter may be blocked, or the system not adequate for the amount of rainfall.
  4. Pools of water. The purpose of gutters and downpipes is to keep the water flow away from your home. If you start to notice pools of water, especially after a rain event, near the foundations of your home it may indicate a problem with your gutters.
  5. Water damage to your home or erosion. Regularly check your gutters on dry days. If you notice water damage or erosion around the gutter, paint peeling on your home or any erosion to landscaping under gutters or pipes, it may indicate that you have leaks.

Any of the above issues are a solid indication that you may need to check the integrity of your guttering and downpipes.

Replacing them is usually a more cost effective solution than repairing them. AMS Plumbing can assist you with all your guttering and downpipe needs, at an affordable price. References: http://alcoil.com.au/inspiration/resource-centre/repair-or-replace-gutters http://www.brisbaneroofs.com/services/downpipes http://www.moderngroup.com.au/roofing/gutters-and-downpipes

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