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building a home addition - what you should know

When building an addition to an existing home, many things can go wrong. If you don't know what you are doing, the addition may not be structurally sound, it may leak water and the electrical system could put the entire home at risk of a fire. When I added two bedrooms to the back of my house, I thought that it was going to be an easy project that could be completed in no time. Little did I know that there is a lot of planning that goes into this type of project. This blog will show you what you need to know before you begin building an addition.

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2 Tips To Help Detect Whether Your Box Gutter Is Leaking

Box gutters create a 90-degree angle at the points in which they meet. This gutter design is popular because it can easily be molded to seamlessly fit the decor and layout of any home. However, this design can also result in numerous leaks. It is easy to overlook these leaks and only notice them when it is too late. However, by then you may have encountered water damage to your roof and other areas of your home. Therefore, there are a few tips that you can use in order to detect potential box gutter leaks. This will allow you to solve the issue before the damage becomes costly.

Look for Rust Holes in the Sheet Metal

Sheet metal is installed in a box gutter as a way to lead water and debris away from the home. Water easily glides off the metal and into the direction in which it is pointed. However, constant water contact can cause the metal to corrode and rust. This is especially common in areas where there is heavy rainfall. Many gutter systems have trouble handling large amounts of water at once.

Therefore, some of the water will sit in the system for hours and days at a time. This will eventually weaken the metal and create holes and leaks in the sheet metal. Therefore, check your sheet metal after every rainstorm for rust holes. If you notice holes in your sheet metal, then you can either replace the entire sheet or have the holes sealed up by a contractor.

Look for Cracks and Discoloration Around Your Trim

If your box gutter is consistently overflowing, then the water is damaging other areas of your home. If you look around your trim, you may notice discoloration and cracks. This is a sure sign that your box gutter is leaking and is causing water damage to your home. The easiest solution would be to check to ensure that your gutters are thoroughly cleaned out.

Any buildup of debris can create a backlog of water. If this does not help, then your box gutter may have a faulty design. Box gutters that are not designed properly can prevent water from moving seamlessly throughout your gutter system. A faulty gutter system will need to be fixed by a licensed contractor.

It can be easy to miss box gutter leaks if you do not know what to look for. Use these tips to help prevent further damage to your home. Contact a company like Fibergutter for more information.