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Gutter Replacement Done Right on a Memphis Brick Home

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Old gutters don't always look bad from the street. That's part of what makes them tricky. The fascia starts to rot, the seams start to gap, and water ends up running straight down the brick wall instead of into the downspout where it belongs. By the time most homeowners notice a problem, the damage is already happening behind the scenes.

Here's what we were working with on this one - a brick home with gutters that had run their course. The existing system was worn, pulling away in spots, and not doing its job anymore. We pulled everything off and started fresh. Two crew members worked along the roofline from scaffolding and ladders, going section by section to make sure the new system was set correctly from the start.

Getting the pitch right matters more than most people realize. A gutter that looks level is actually supposed to slope slightly toward the downspout - usually about a quarter inch for every ten feet of run. Too flat and water just sits in there and breeds mosquitoes. Too steep and it looks bad and can cause overflow at the downspout. We dial that in on every job.

New downspouts were tied in at the right points around the home to carry water well away from the foundation. On a brick house like this one, that's especially important. Water that pools at the base or runs down the wall face can work its way into the mortar joints over time. New gutters aren't just about looks - they're about keeping the structure sound.

Memphis gets real rain. Storms roll through fast and heavy, and your gutters take the full brunt of that. If yours are sagging, pulling off the fascia, or just old, it's worth getting eyes on them before the next round of storms shows up.

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