Benefits of Keeping Clean Gutters
Gutters installed on your home can prevent rain water from damaging your home, but they do require maintenance in order to function properly. They can become clogged with leaves and other debris, so cleaning them two times per year can ensure that they work properly. While cleaning the gutters can be a daunting task, it is essential.
Clean gutters prevent water runoff that could result in:
- Rotting the fascia boards
- Rotting the soffits
- Rotting the edge of the roof
- Rotting the siding of the home
- Damaging the sides of the home
- Damaging or cracking the foundation
- Eroding your landscape/killing your plants and flowers
Clean gutters prevent:
- Overflow
- Clogs from leaves, dirt, pine needles or other debris
- Infestation of insects
- Animals from nesting
- Mold or mildew from forming in your attic, walls, ceilings and basement
An articulating ladder is the best type to use to clean the gutters and prevent damage. If you do not have one, you can still clean them or you can hire a professional gutter cleaning service.