Gutters and downspouts that leak or get clogged can’t perform as intended, so be sure to clean and maintain your gutters and downspouts regularly. Our team of professionals at Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing (Qt) has the equipment and the know-how to make sure your gutters and downspouts are keeping your building dry.
Damaged Gutters Cause Problems
Improper Slope
Over time, yearly temperature changes and water and debris weight can cause your gutters to sag in certain areas. Sagging can cause the natural slope of your gutters to disappear, making the water overflow over the sides of the guttering.
How we can help: This issue typically requires the simple rehanging of specific gutter sections to achieve the proper slope.
Cracks
Unwanted cracking can occur at places in the gutters where fasteners pass through the metal or where gutter sections join together. These areas are especially vulnerable to debris accumulation, causing them to separate from each other completely.
How we can help: Small cracks can easily be repaired with special sealant or caulk. However, larger separations may require more work. Seam cracks may require refastening to prevent future separations.
Joint Separations
The joints are the weakest points of a gutter system because water must bend around a corner before continuing toward a nearby downspout. When joints constantly bear the weight of water and other debris, they can sometimes become separated from the unit.
How we can help: Joint separations can sometimes be easy fixes, where we will simply replace the problematic joint. Depending on the type of leak, a special sealant may be enough for repair.
Contact Qt for Commercial Gutters
If your business needs immediate repairs or cleaning services, or if you require a full gutter system installation, the professionals at Qt have you covered. For 13 years, our commercial construction company has provided professional roofing and gutter system services to Twin Cities businesses, and we have the knowledge to spot problems immediately.
For more information about services and pricing for commercial gutters and downspouts, please contact us online or call us at 763-535-5831.
Do You Need Gutter Cleaning Services?
- Don’t overlook routine gutter maintenance! Especially in areas with a lot of tall trees, open-air gutters will collect leaves, sticks, and other debris that can cause sub-optimal water drainage for your property.
- Gutters clogged with debris can overflow, sending water everywhere and defeating the point of having gutters in the first place. Visual signs of debris mean cleaning is needed ASAP!
- Clogged gutters can quickly progress into a roof leak, as the water on your roof will have nowhere to drain. Cleaning gutters is recommended twice a year to prevent clogs.