New Gutters for Cleburne Homes: Protecting the Roof Edge
On older homes, the gutter problem is often really a fascia problem. Here is how to fix both and keep water moving away from the house.
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Is it time for new gutters?
Sections that sag, pull away or have loose spikes.
Rust, holes or leaking seams on older steel gutters.
Water pouring over the front even when the gutters are clean.
Soft, stained or peeling fascia behind the gutters.
Dents and crushed corners after a hailstorm.
Older Cleburne homes and the roof edge
Half of the homes in Cleburne were built before 1983 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many still have gutters that were added or replaced piecemeal over the years. Some are hung with spikes that have worked loose, and some sit too low to catch water coming off the roof.
When gutters overflow or leak behind, water soaks the fascia and the first row of decking. On a house that is four decades old, that wood may already be soft. Hanging new gutters on rotted fascia only moves the problem, so we check the wood first and point out what needs replacing.
Drip edge is the other missing piece on many older roofs. Without it, water curls back under the shingles and runs down behind the gutter instead of into it. When we install new gutters, we check that the drip edge is there and sits over the gutter so water lands where it should.
Hail and gutters in Cleburne
Large hail is common
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 13 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of Cleburne from 2015 through 2024.
Big stones
The largest was 3 inches, on May 3, 2021. Hail like that crushes gutter lips and corners.
Dents as evidence
Gutter dents help show hail size, which matters when checking the roof for damage.
Check the roof too
If hail dented your gutters, have the roof looked at. See hail damage roof repair in Cleburne.
Our installation process
Remove old gutters
Old sections and fasteners come down, exposing the fascia.
Repair the wood
Rotted fascia is pointed out and replaced so the new gutters have solid backing.
Set pitch and size
Gutters are hung to drain toward downspouts, sized to handle heavy rain.
Place downspouts
Downspouts are located to move water away from the foundation, walks and driveway.
Seal and test
Seams are sealed and water is run through to confirm flow.
Keep the system working
Clean the gutters before storm season and after leaves drop, and check downspouts during a heavy rain. Mature trees around older homes put more debris in gutters, and branches over the roof can damage both. Our article on tree limbs and debris roof damage has more.
For gutter work across our service area, visit gutter repair. If your roof is due for replacement, it can make sense to do gutters at the same time. See roof replacement in Cleburne.
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, and estimates are free. Call (844) 980-5506 to set up a visit.
Ask us to look at the roof edge while we are there, since gutter trouble and roof edge trouble usually go together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my gutters keep pulling away from the house?
Usually the fasteners have lost their grip, often because the fascia behind them is soft or rotted. Heavy water and debris add weight. Re-nailing into bad wood does not last. Replacing the damaged fascia and using hangers fastened into solid wood is the lasting fix.
Are old steel gutters worth repairing?
If they are rusted through, leaking at many seams or sagging, replacing them is usually better than patching. If they are mostly sound with one bad section, a repair can work. We look at the whole run and the fascia before recommending either option.
Can gutters cause roof leaks?
Indirectly, yes. When gutters overflow or back up, water can get under the first row of shingles and soak the decking at the edge. Over time that rots the wood and lets water into the attic or walls. Working gutters protect the roof edge.
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