Let’s face it- gutter cleaning is most likely not at the top of your to-do list. Most homeowners don’t even think about their gutter system until it starts experiencing problems. However, in no time at all, your neglected and clogged gutters can cause some even bigger unwanted issues:
Common Problems For Your Gutters
When clogged gutters overflow, they deposit water on sidewalks and driveways, encouraging the formation of even more ice than usual. Avoid this hazard and get them professionally cleaned on a regular basis.
If your home has clogged gutters, water tends to collect around the foundation of your home. This means that the water has no choice but to seep into your basement.
Don’t ignore them for so long that the excess water runoff causes a sinking foundation and/or driveway. It is much more inexpensive to diligently care for your gutters than it is to level out your sagging driveway.
Western New York experiences freezing cold winters. Clogged gutters can result in ice dams, which involve water flowing over the edges of a clogged gutter and then freezing. This can force water into your home and even result in the gutter ripping off of your home because of the weight of the ice.
Homeowners have spent thousands of dollars replacing rotted wood on their homes. The rotting process can be avoided in many cases simply through inexpensive, regular gutter cleanings.
When they aren’t cleaned, foreign objects like leaves and sticks will create a dam in which water will begin to pond. This creates the perfect breeding ground for bugs, birds, insects and even mice.
Whether you decide to begin gutter care in the summer or winter, Titan’s Remodeling Inc. will provide the optimal solution to your home’s gutter issues.