Summertime Gutterology 101

SUMMERTIME CONCERNS WITH CLOGGED GUTTERS

No matter where you live, one of the most common problems home owners face are clogged gutters. The offending culprits range from twigs, leaves, pine needles, shingle grit, even firework debris (if you like to enjoy an exciting holiday or have close neighbors that do), all of which can wreak havoc for the gutters on your home over time.

Let’s take a look at reasons why – and how – gutters get clogged.

TREES ARE NICE TO LOOK AT, BUT…

When searching for the perfect abode, many of us seek a serene setting with scenic natural surroundings and enjoy the beauty and shade trees can provide for our homes and our landscapes.  There is no doubt that living among the trees can add to the enjoyment of a home, however, their seasonal shedding is also a great recipe for clogged gutters.

One of the main causes of gutter clogging is the proximity of your home to trees. Let’s face it, trees shed. Some leaves find their way onto roofs and from there, into the gutters and downspouts. Depending on the pitch of your roof, this problem can intensify. Gutters which are not sufficiently angled toward the downspouts can quickly clog.

Gutters become impacted with leaves and twigs which remain wet for longer periods of time. Thus creating the perfect storm for problems such as molds, pests, birds, and insects such as mosquitos to make themselves at home.  If not treated properly, gutters can begin to sag and overflow, seeping water into your home and damaging the roofing structure or worse, the building’s foundation.

Winter is long past us now, but the ice and snow from last season may very well have done some gutter clogging damage to your home. Wintertime clogs produced from icy build up may force additional snow to overflow the gutter, causing damage to the eaves, walls and the foundation. The weight of snow and ice may also warp the gutter away from the roof, allowing seepage of snow or drips of water onto the fascia boards, the interior walls and ceilings. And now that the warmer temperatures have arrived...rotting and warped fascia and structures may be an issue.

LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS (NO PUN)

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