Why is Gutter Cleaning Important?

To Prevent a Leaky Roof

When gutters get clogged, storm water collects on the roof and can damage the roof.

Gutters help clear water off your home when it rains, but if it doesn’t have anywhere to go, it may start degrading your roof structure, which can lead to a leaky roof.

Fixing a leaky roof is expensive so gutter maintenance is pivotal to help keep costs low.

Attracts Pests

Another reason to keep your gutters clean is to keep pests out.

Gutters that are filled with debris, including leaves, sticks and twigs, attract pests because they make a nice cozy home for them.

That includes rodents, bees, and other pests. Making their homes in your gutter can lead to damage as well as an infestation which can be dangerous to your health. 

Cracked Foundation

If your gutters aren’t properly moving water away from the house during a storm, it will start to spill over the gutters and may collect near the foundation of your home.

Letting the problem continue can lead to cracks in your home’s foundation.

This is a very expensive problem to fix, so it’s best to prevent it by keeping your gutters nice and clean. 

Damaged Plants

Just like water overflowing from your gutters can damage your house, it can also damage your plants.

If water spillings out of the gutters and falls down to the ground, you could be drowning your garden plants or grass.

Too much water isn’t good for many kinds of plants. You can protect them by ensuring that your home’s gutters are in good working order. 

Home Damage

Not only can clogged gutters get so heavy that they damage the gutter itself, but it can also lead to broken brackets, which hold the gutters in place.

You may also notice that it pulls on the fascia of your home, which can lead to costly damage. 

Don’t wait till it’s too late. If you need help with clogged gutters, call Matt Diamond Plumbing.