{"id":2868,"date":"2020-11-17T10:56:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T10:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/4-signs-your-gutters-are-failing\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:12:41","slug":"4-signs-your-gutters-are-failing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/4-signs-your-gutters-are-failing\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs Your Gutters Are Failing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to gutter and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/commercial-roofs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial roofing contractors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gutters are an important part of any property, catching and directing rainwater away to prevent moisture damage on roofs and the rest of your home. However, as time goes by, it\u2019s possible for gutters to fail. You\u2019ll need to get them replaced as soon as you can so it\u2019s important to know when your gutter system is failing.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be on the lookout for these signs:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Peeling Paint &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A malfunctioning gutter system can easily ruin your home\u2019s paint job and as such, you should check your home\u2019s exterior every now and then for bubbling or peeling paint. If there\u2019s an area of your home that\u2019s exhibiting these signs, check the nearest section of your gutters as it\u2019s possible that a gutter leak is the reason for the ruined paint job around your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rotten Wood &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice that you have exterior wood trim elements that are beginning to rot, then consider checking the nearest gutter section as well. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/gutters-downspouts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gutter replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experts, it\u2019s possible that the rot in your wood trims are caused by the water that overflows or leaks from your gutter system. If it\u2019s clear that the gutter is damaged, it\u2019s best that you have it replaced immediately as leaving it unattended can result in additional problems for your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cracked Gutters &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracked gutters are plainly visible from the ground level and as such, you should be able to spot them even on a bright sunny day. Smaller cracks on your gutters, meanwhile, can be difficult to spot unless it\u2019s raining. Regardless of the size, however, if you notice cracks in your gutter system, take it as a sign that it\u2019s beginning to fail and will have to be replaced sooner rather than later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mold and Mildew Growth &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, when you\u2019re trying to check if your gutter system is failing, check your basement or around your hone&#8217;s foundation. If you notice that mold and mildew are suddenly beginning to grow when they weren\u2019t there before, damaged gutters are the likely cause and the next logical step that you should take is, in the very least, a gutter inspection, but more than likely a gutter replacement project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to install a new gutter system in your home? Look no further than Bone Dry Roofing. When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/masonry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brick repair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and gutter installation projects, we are the leading experts to approach and you can count on us! Call 877-BONE-DRY or fill out our<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to gutter and commercial roofing contractors, gutters are an important part of any property, catching and directing rainwater away to prevent moisture damage on roofs and the rest of your home. However, as time goes by, it\u2019s possible for gutters to fail. 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