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The ground appearance of painted gutters may be significantly different than the interior tray section of an unpainted gutter where water and debris often settle. Galvanic Corrosion is when two dissimilar metals come in contact through a conductor (water), and they react to each other which causes gutter rust/corrosion. Also, drip edges should be installed inside the tray of gutters. Without replacement, drip edges must be notched around the gutter hangers to prevent water from flowing behind the gutters.

To answer your question, yes! A roof should be inspected every 5 years for the 1st 15 years and then every other year thereafter. Most roofing product defects should become visible within the first 10 years. Of course, not every roof is the same. For example, builders grade shingles vs mid-grade or even luxury grade, heavily shaded roof's, some are open to susceptible to high winds from open fields or our beaches. Others may appear to be protected by moss, algae, or lichen. Quite the contrary, natural growth impedes the flow of water and degrades the shingle.

The "bump" or "hump" can be a variety of deficiencies. However, the majority of "bumps" or "humps" are indicative of excessive attic heat or a slow roof leak that swells or warps as it dries out.

As unsafe as it may be, the answer is yes! Debris in the gutter system can impeded the flow of water causing a back-up between the drip edge and roof decking which results in deterioration.

Some shingle manufacturers and even contractors will void the warranty for modifying the intended purpose of the roofing components. For instance, some gutter screens and/or guards are installed under the shingle but on top of the starter shingle. The separation of the starter from the first course voids the high wind warranty. We recommend a guard, filter or screen that is gutter mounted designed to clean itself during natural water shedding.