Gutters are an integral part of your home’s well- being. They funnel water off the roof and away from your home, protecting your siding, windows, doors, walls, foundations, and landscape from water damage.
In most cases, gutters collect debris such as leaves which may accumulate over at the passing of time. However, there comes a point where gutter breaks down. It can often separate from the roof and let water running through the walls, leaving stains thereafter. Given their importance, you should take note of why gutters should be well maintained.
Gutters are important because …
Without gutters, running water may damage the side exterior of your home by warping or staining the siding. Water damage may also lead to rotting or decaying of the wall sidings.
Without gutters, shingles may break down and need to be replaced due to water build up. Additionally, it may also cause further damage to other areas of your roof.
Without gutters, rainwater can seep through into your basement and lower level floors and may result to flooding when heavy rain falls. The aftermath will be a wide range of damage to the floor area of your home when the rain passes.
Without gutters, cracks and uneven settling in your foundation will develop over time. This kind of damage can result in costly structural restoration job, or worse, termite infestation.
Tips for maintaining gutters
It is important that every house should have gutters that are properly maintained. Otherwise, leaves and other organic debris may clog the gutters. Clogged gutters will cause a leaky roof.
A leaky roof will cause significant damage to both the interior and exterior part of your home. This will lead to more expenses in terms of needing a rennovation done sooner than you planned for.
Here’s a list of ways to maintain the gutters:
Cleanliness is always the first key to keeping the gutters in their good condition.
It is good practice to check the gutters every now and then. Making a schedule to have them checked and cleaned will help you track and monitor whether they are still in good condition or may require minor repairs.
Should you become suspicious about a potential minor leak or slight damage, consult a professional.
Some restoration companies call them “roof plumbers”. They know better if there is a need to install something to keep the gutters under control. Instead of trying to fix it yourself, consult a professional. It may help you save effort too.
Inquire about having powder coated aluminium mesh leaf guard installed to all roof gutters.
It is helpful to have them if there is large trees surrounding your house. It is quite convenient to have them instead of spending so much time in cleaning the gutters.
You have to see to it that the gutters are in their great shape.
It is good to get a professional maintenance check even if you are already maintaining your gutters yourself. You should be scheduled for at least twice a year when you can. This will help you prevent any sudden greater expenses if you wait until the gutters are damaged.
Contact a roofing specialist for all your roofing needs
Prevention is always better than cure. Your house is like your body where each part is important and keeping them in top shape is most important.
Need help with roof restoration, roof repair, or gutter installation? Contact our team at Amazing Roofing Restoration today.