You probably haven’t given the gutter system on your home much thought lately. Most homeowners don’t think about that area until there is a clear problem they are facing. If your gutters are clogged with leaf litter, it can cause big problems for your home and your roof. First Choice Roofing is here to talk about the problems that clogged gutters can cause for your home.
What Does a Clogged Gutter Look Like?
There are several signs that are present when you need to have your gutters cleaned out. All of these signs can lead to big problems for your roof and your home.
– Pest Infestations: If you have noticed an increase of pests near and around your home, this can be a sign of clogged gutters. When the water doesn’t move down the gutter as it should, mosquitoes and flies will take that opportunity to lay eggs in the pools of water. You may also notice that many nuisance birds will be hanging out around your gutters as well when there is more water than there should be.
– Water Spillage: When you experience a large storm, do you notice that water is running down the side of your home? This is because the water simply has nowhere else to go and can cause damage to your home.
– Sagging Gutters: If your gutters are full of debris including leaves, pine needles and twigs, they start to become so heavy that you may notice some sagging. This can get bad enough that you actually notice the gutters will start to pull away from the home and can possibly need to be replaced.
– Siding Stains: As water trickles down the side of your home, you will notice that some staining takes place. This water can get trapped behind your siding and cause many more problems than simple staining.
Do Seamless Gutters Get Clogged?
All of these signs are potential dangers to your home. The gutter system on your home is specifically designed to keep excess water away from your home and in particular, the foundation. You don’t want to be facing a rotting roof or foundation failure due to clogged gutters. Another common problem is mold because that water gets trapped behind the siding of your home and can cause mold growth. The best way to ensure that your gutters aren’t filling up with debris that can cause major problems down the road is to have the professionals at First Choice Roofing to install a seamless gutter system. The only joints in seamless gutter systems are at the corners of the roof, where water is directed down and away from the foundation. They are nearly leak-proof and need little maintenance. The enamel finish never needs painting, and the lack of seams means less debris gets clogged than in traditional gutters. When you choose this option as opposed to regular gutter cleaning, you are actually much safer. Gutter cleaning often requires getting on the roof which can be dangerous when you aren’t experienced to do so.
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Call First Choice Roofing to upgrade your gutters to a seamless gutter system today to keep your gutter system clean and clear from harmful debris.
