This information is from "5 Home repairs not to ignore" from the Consumer Reports website.  This is good advice, to make sure your gutters are in working order.  Even at the Outer Banks, gutters play an important role in protecting our homes from damage.

Use our expert advice to stop trouble in its tracks

By ConsumerReports.org

You might be tempted to put off fixing your home until the economy rebounds. Rebuild the patio? Sure, right after your 401(k) rallies. But some problems, if left unchecked, can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs (rebuilding a foundation wall, for instance) and might even compromise your family's health, such as mold contamination.
The trouble signs are easy to spot, provided you know what to look for. What's more, contractors aren't as busy now, so they're likely to be more flexible on price. Here are the five biggest red flags of home maintenance, with our advice on how to deal with them. Our recent reviews of gutter guards and roofing and siding materials can also help.

 

1. Runaway rainwater

"If there are 10 things that can go wrong with a house, 15 of them have to do with water," says Bill Loden, a Madison, Ala., home inspector. Gutters, downspouts, and leader pipes collect rainwater and channel it away from the house. In very wet regions, leaders should extend at least 5 feet from the house. Check the entire gutter system seasonally for proper pitch and for clogs, corrosion, broken fasteners, and separation between connections and where gutters meet the fascia board. When inspecting gutters, extend straight ladders 3 feet beyond the roof at a 75-degree angle to the ground.

The soil around the foundation should slope away from the house at least 1 inch per foot for 6 feet or more. If you have planting beds along the foundation, make sure the grading of the bed, its edging, or the edge of the lawn isn't keeping water from draining away from the house.

Here is a before and after photo of a great looking ABC Seamless Gutter installation in Kill Devil Hills, NC.  Not having gutters can damage foundations and lead to problems like mold, insect infestation, and rotting wood.

This beautiful property is located at Pirates Cove Vacation Rentals at 1 Sailfish Drive in Manteo, NC.  ABC Seamless Gutters are the best choice to protect Outer Banks businesses and residential property from damage that can be caused by rainwater.  The seamless gutter installed by ABC Seamless compliments the design of this building while protecting the landscaping and the structure from water damage.  If you would like a free estimate for ABC Seamless gutters for your property, please email us today!

Click this link to learn more about seamless gutters for property in Manteo, NC and other areas on the NC Outer Banks.  For more information about rentals and property at Pirates Cove, visit their website.

Look at these beautiful Seamless Gutters located at The Outer Banks Beach Club at Milepost 9 in Kill Devil Hills, NC.  A wonderful place to vacation, these beautiful buildings are protected by ABC Seamless Gutters.

Follow this link for more information about seamless gutters in Kill Devil Hills.  For more information about The Outer Banks Beach Club for your next vacation, visit their website.