5 Ways Blocked Gutters are a Threat to Your Home

Gutters, understandably, are easy to overlook. But, this is an expensive and stressful mistake you don’t want to make.

This is why:

Essentially gutters are meant to handle the rainfall and transport the rainwater away from your home. As it carries and transports rainwater, it tends to be filled with all sorts of items from dead animals, twigs, leaves, and debris.

After a while, these substances get out of hand, blocking your gutters and causing mold growth on your roofing system. That’s not the only problem clogged gutters bring to your home.

Other problems include;

• Water damage
  When your gutters are blocked, the rainwater has to find somewhere to flow to. It can either backup under your gutters, find its way to your roof, and quickly into your ceiling, causing damage to it.
  It can also run off down your walls, dampening your walls and ultimately finding its way to your foundation, which can be expensive damage to repair.

• Damage from the weight of debris
  Gutters generally are not made to carry a lot of weight. But with blockage comes unbearable weight, which can cause the gutter system to bend and eventually break, leading to roof damage.
  And who wants to deal with a roofing problem?

• Wood damage
  If your fascia is made of wood, I bet you know the effect of water on wood materials. A blocked gutter leaves your fascia exposed, and soon enough, it will start rotting.

• Damage to your landscape
  Erosion is a sure consequence when your gutters are blocked since all the waters head straight to one spot.

What’s the solution?

Simple gutter maintenance, regular cleaning of your gutter system, and annual checkups will do just fine. However, if your gutters are already damaged, it may be time to schedule a gutter replacement.

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