Productive Gutter Care

Gutters shield your doors, ceilings, walls, & foundation from water damage. They also prevent basement flooding, minimize soil erosion around your property, & protect your fascia & patios from water-related staining & decay.

Gutters are among the parts that improve the aesthetics of your home since they are a noticeable part of a building. Neglected gutters may fall off, & their overflow will stain the fascia boards.

Such issues will reduce the integrity of your structure and may be interpreted as irresponsibility on your side. Also, houses with clogged gutters have a lower value, & may take longer to attract a buyer.

For this reason, you should consider cleaning your gutters if you are planning to sell your building. Gutter cleaning will also save you from earning a reputation of irresponsibility & neglect.

Another reason why gutter cleaning is an important service is because it extends the lifespan of your roof. During winter, clogged gutters trap ice, thereby adding unnecessary weight & stress on your roof. This additional weight may cause your roofing materials to collapse unexpectedly.

Also, clogged gutters will not drain water as intended & when the water freezes, it moves your shingles apart, opening a way for roof leaks. A well-maintained gutter facilitates water & ice flow from your roof. This way, ice & water will flow easily from your roof eliminating the excess weight & pooling.

The principal purpose of gutters is to facilitate water flow from the roof to a managed drain. However, clogged gutters will not drain all water from your roof. As a result, the excess water can find a way into your home through the roof.

It is not hard to tell that a leaky roof can damage your ceilings as it fuels the decay process of your house’s roof rails. With water leaking through your ceiling, the people living in the house risks suffering different types of injuries that could result from the decaying materials. Therefore, cleaning your gutters not only gives you the benefit of shielding your building against roof leakage but also keeps you safe from other associated problems.

Another benefit of gutter cleaning is to eliminate the leaves, twigs, & any other debris that serves as nesting & breeding places for pests like rats, mice, insects, birds, & mosquitoes that may carry the deadly West Nile Virus.

Furthermore, the debris in your gutter may decompose to form an organic matter that supports the growth of tree seedlings, fungi, and other plants. It is common knowledge that pests like mosquitoes, rats, & other bugs that breed in a clogged gutter may spread deadly diseases.

Landscaping is a critical process that improves the aesthetics of your home. Besides adding beauty to your home, landscaping also enhances the value of your home, regulates temperature extremes, & improves your home's comfort & livability.

However, did you know that a clogged gutter can damage your landscaping? Unmanaged water from clogged gutters can cause soil erosion, sweep away your cherished flowers, or even destroy the plants that you chose for your landscaping.

Clean gutters & downspouts channel rain water away from your landscape, thereby eliminating soil erosion & any other damage that may be associated with unmanaged water flow to your landscape project. In certain situations, the water can be purposefully channeled into certain flower beds & gardens to help eliminate the need for watering.

Basement flooding is one of the problems caused by blocked gutters. This is because clogged gutters overflow and spill rainwater around your basement. In turn, the spilled water may easily find its way into your basement where it causes flooding.

Basement flooding is a serious problem for homeowners as it fuels the growth of mold and mildew. Mold spores may trigger allergic reactions and other respiratory disorders. Furthermore, basement flooding damages your basement's interior décor, and spoils furniture, electronics, and other valuables housed in your basement.

The benefit of gutter cleaning is that it minimizes basement flooding by funneling rainwater from your roof to the drainage where it is funneled away from the house.

Building experts say that clean gutters last longer than clogged gutters. This is because un-cleaned gutters accumulate debris & other particulates that add unnecessary weight onto the gutters.

As a result, the gutters may detach from fascia boards and fall off. Likewise, the organic matter in a clogged gutter may cause rusting and corrosion. Therefore, you need to clean your gutters regularly if you want them to last long.

Gutters protect your home's integrity. Despite the fact that they are important, most homeowners do not maintain their gutters as required. As a result, they leave the gutters to accumulate debris like leaves, twigs, and other particulates. Clogged gutters damage your roof, foundation, fascia boards, & they may cause basement flooding.