Hernando is the county seat of DeSoto County, located south of Southaven along Interstate 55. The historic courthouse square sits at the center of town, surrounded by older homes on established streets, while newer neighborhoods have grown up around the edges of the city.
Older homes near the center of Hernando often have mature trees close to the house and gutters that have been in place for many years. Common problems include leaking corners, gutters pulling away from the fascia, and rot in the fascia boards behind gutters that have overflowed for a long time. A good repair starts with checking that wood, because new hangers will not hold in soft boards.
Newer homes on the edges of town tend to have larger roofs and longer gutter runs. Making sure there are enough downspouts, and that each one drains away from the foundation, keeps the soil around the house from staying saturated after storms. Underground drain lines can carry water to a better spot in the yard where extensions alone are not enough.
North Mississippi rain comes in heavy bursts, especially in spring, so gutters here need to handle a lot of water at once. Seamless gutters, the right size for the roof, and guards on homes under trees are the most common upgrades. On older homes, it is also worth matching the gutter style and color to the house so the new system looks like it belongs.
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