5 Reasons Why you should care about your Gutters
Wall damage
When a blockage creates a dam in the gutters, the water has nowhere to go. Instead of reaching the downspouts, it spills over and runs down the side of your house. As a result, watermarks and cracks start to form and expand during the winter. Avoid extensive repairs by either investing in clog-free gutters or be sure to clean them regularly.
Warping eavestrough
As the temperature drops below zero, any water and debris that doesn’t drain will likely freeze. This leads to the formation of ice dams on your roof, which can tear off your gutters, loosen the shingles, and cause water to back up and pour into your house.
Unwanted insects, plants, and wildlife
Stagnant water in your gutters creates the perfect habitat for insect breeding like mosquitoes, wasps, hornets and many other pests.
Also, birds can build their nest in your eaves and make a mess. Trees drop their seeds in spring and before you know it, you will have a garden of weeds, plants, and flowers growing inside of your gutters!
Falling eavestrough
Wet debris is extremely heavy and adds a lot of pressure on the gutter's brackets. Therefore, the hangers can easily snap off and pull your rain gutters away from your house. Not to mention the considerate damage it would cause if the gutters ever fall off and crash on the ground.
Flooded basement
Water not properly drained will gather around the base of your house, eroding your foundation walls. Any cracks, even small ones, will allow water to seep into your basement. Thus, ruining your flooring, destroying your furniture, and the worst of all, causing mold growth. According to Health Canada, “Mold will begin to grow within 48 hours. If there is visible mold, it needs to be removed.”
For all the reasons mentioned above, clogged eavestroughs are hazardous to your home and family. Dedicated Window Cleaning understands this and we have the professional expertise to maintain in your gutters in good condition.