Clean Gutters
Do not overlook the importance that clean gutters have on keeping your home's water drainage system running smoothly and effectively. Getting your gutters cleaned at least twice a year is preventative maintenace on your most valuable assest, your home. Water Damage can be costly, often thousands of dollars.
Without a clean gutter system, water can and will back up in your gutters and will cause serious damage to your home.
Basement Leaks
Clogged gutters are the number one cause of basement water problems. Roof water overflows and accumulates around the foundation. When this happens, excess water will fill against the basement wall and the ground outside and lead to cracks. Water will enter your basement through these cracks.
Rotted Wood
When gutters have debris piled up above the flashing or shingle line, the debris can hold moisture on the fascia board. The moisture can also affect the roof sheathing and framing beyond the fascia. The debris acts like a wick and brings water in the bottom of the gutter up to the fascia. Many homeowners have spent thousands of dollars replacing rotted wood that an inexpensive professional gutter cleaning could have prevented.