Regular cleaning of your gutters is essential to keep it free of debris which builds up over time. This helps to prevent irreparable damage to the gutter system which may put your home at a greater risk of water damage. Below are some of the many benefits associated with regular cleaning of gutters:
Safeguard Your Building’s Structure
Gutters are designed to direct water away from the building’s foundation. On the other hand, if they are clogged and damaged, roof water will overflow and drip down into the ground. This water will accumulate around your house and will eventually absorb into the foundation. Increased water absorption will weaken your building’s structure making it dangerously unsteady and very expensive to repair.
Protect Against Dampness
Accumulated water due to damaged gutters cause damage to the exterior of your home, and this makes it more susceptible to leaks and damp. These leaks eventually form water stains on your walls. This dampness can result in a mold which is a potential health hazard to people and animals living in your home.
Pest Proof Your Property
Clogged gutters can hold enough water to attract insects that thrive in standing water like mosquitoes and flies. This puts you at risk of contracting illnesses from insect bites.
The increased level of accumulated water and damp at your property will also rot away any wood. Rotting wood provides nesting sites for all manner of pests and rodents such as mice and rats.
Prevent Damage To The Landscaping
Dripping water from damaged gutters may flow into your yard, garden or flower bed. The excess water can damage your plants including grass by drowning them. Overwatering is also harmful to the plant’s health. The excess water may leak out to the landscape and erode it leaving behind ditches.
It is therefore important to clean out your gutters at least once a month to make them last longer and to avoid damage to your home.
For more information on gutter maintenance, siding installation or roofing issues, contact the roofing company, G & M Roofing, Siding and Gutters today.
