It’s important to keep your gutters clean if you want to protect your home from water damage. Gutter cleaning is a necessary chore, but it’s one that many homeowners neglect. Here are 5 important reasons why you should clean your gutters regularly:
1. Gutters help direct water away from your home
- The main reason for gutters is to act as a drainage system for the exterior of your home. If this drainage system is clogged, it can lead to various problems. Water can back up and damage the roof, walls, and foundation of your home. It’s important to keep your gutters clean so that the water can flow freely and away from your home.
2. Clean gutters prevent water from seeping into your home’s foundation.
- Clogged gutters/downspouts can cause water to fall down the side of your home and “pool” near the foundation. This can damage the foundation over time and lead to costly repairs. If you ever notice an usual amount of amount “pooling” on the side of your home, it could very well be clogged gutters.
3. Clogged gutters can cause ice dams in the wintertime.
- Ice dams in the wintertime are definitely no stranger in the city of Prince George. Most ice dams are actually caused by clogged gutters.
- When gutters are clogged and it reaches freezing temperatures, this causes all kinds of problems such as gutter leaks, water pooling below gutter resulting in ice patch, loosen shingles, cause gutters to be ripped off. Those are just a few of many damages frozen and clogged gutters can cause.
4. Gutter cleaning prevents mosquitoes and other pests from breeding in standing water.
- What is a better place to hide for a pest than a cozy gutter? You would be very surprised in how many nests and pests we find in our gutter cleans. Gutter cleaning eliminates all the places for pests to breed and live.
5. A clogged gutter can cause roof damage.
- A clogged gutter can cause roof damage by not allowing the roof to “breath”. When gutters are clogged with leaves and other debris, the water can’t properly flow off the roof. This can cause the roof to become saturated, and in extreme cases, the shingles can start to rot.
How often should I get my gutters cleaned?
All homes vary on how often you need to get your gutters cleaned, we usually recommend getting the gutters cleaned once a year , but it is best to check with your the experts at Shine. In some cases, it is best to get it done more if you are susceptible to more debris. If you need gutter cleaning expertise, don’t hesitate to call us at 250-561-6312 or send an email to admin@shinesoftwash.com and we would be happy to come have a chat.
