The Importance of Cleaning your Gutters

Gutters are an integral piece of your home’s well being. They serve to control the flow of rainwater to protect your roof, walls, foundation and landscape.

There are a number of problems that can arise from debris building up, a gutter clogged with leaves, sticks and other debris can cause a leaky roof or water damage to the interior or exterior of your home. If water is not able to properly flow away from your house, then damage can result in a number of different locations, from your roofing to your foundation. The frequency with which they should be cleaned depends on where you live and, most importantly, how many trees are in your patio.

There are number of reasons to make sure that your gutters get cleaned out. At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we give you 3 of those reasons:

1. Safeguard your house’s structure

Clogged and damaged gutters can cause a number of problems for your home and even the tiniest leak or crack can result in serious problems that are costly to fix. When roof water overflows into blocked gutters then the only route for this water is down into the ground, as well as causing water logging on your premises, increased water absorption will cause damage to your house’s structure.

2. Protect against moisture

Damaged gutters and drains will lead to an accumulation of excess water, and thanks to blockages at any part of your system this water will simply have no place to go. As well as causing cracked foundations, this excess water will leave your house more susceptible to leaks and damp, in fact clogged gutters are the primary cause of damp basements.

3. Pest proof your home

The increased level of excess water and damp at your home will not only affect the brickwork and foundations of your building, but also rot away any wood in its path. Rotting wood provides the perfect living conditions for all manner of pests, especially wood destroying insects, mice, rats and mosquitos, ensure your property is safeguarded against pest infestation with regular gutter cleaning, maintenance and repair. 

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe! 

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.