1. Visible damage:
If your downspouts are dented, bent, or present any other visibly damaged, it may be time to replace them. Depending on the type of building and where these downspouts are located, some pieces tend to be damaged more often, and it might be worthy to ask you gutter contractor about more sturdy options.
3. Clogging:
If your downspouts are frequently clogged with leaves, debris, or other materials, it may be time to replace them with more effective ones. You might need to consider replacing them with a bigger profile or even installing downspout protection or gutter protection systems.
A regular maintenance through gutter cleaning is key to keep your gutter system functional and healthy.
4. Overflowing water:
If you notice that water is overflowing from your gutters and not being properly channeled away from your building by the downspouts, it may be time to replace them.
When downspouts are clogged, have a poor slope or are not able to manage the amount of water they are receiving, gutters might overflow.
5. Rust:
If your downspouts are rusted or showing signs of corrosion, it may be time to replace them as they are likely to become structurally unstable over time. This sign usually shows up when your downspouts are over 20 years old, although it might be some other situations in which corrosion happens before the downspout system is that old.
