Clogged Gutters Lead to Bigger Roofing Problems

When people talk about roof care, they talk about the weather and how much it damages their roofing systems. This is not the complete picture. One of the worst enemies any home can have when it comes to protecting roofing is the presence of birds.

Birds generally do not discriminate on roofing material. It doesn't matter whether you have wood or asphalt shingles; either of these are fair game, and they will find a way to slowly but surely damage your roofing. But what attracts them to your roofing in the first place? The answer is insects.

Many insects lay their eggs in stagnant water; on the surface of a roof, dents and other malformations are potential containers of such water. However, the primary source of stagnant water is clogged rain gutters, and this is why it is very important to maintain its cleanliness all throughout the year.

Something as simple as a partially-clogged gutter can bring the entire system down when the damages pile up. After all, insects that dwell on clogged gutters can attract even bigger insects and other animals that feed on them. Just imagine the strain that squirrels, frogs, birds and suchlike would put on your roofing system.