Gutter Cover Protection against Weather Elements

The protection that a reliable gutter cover provides is not limited to maintaining the gutters themselves, but also to the rest of the structures in the house.

A gutter cover can protect your house in these ways:

FIRE

The accumulation of leaves, twigs and other dry debris can be a fire hazard. Additionally, the litter clogs may become heavy enough to cause the gutter and surrounding structures (roof, siding, etc.) to break. When the leaves combust from lighted embers, the fire may easily spread 

 

WATER

Water, as the main element carried by gutters, poses numerous threats to safety and house structure integrity. Peeling paint, molds and structural damages are among the most common. Basement flooding can also occur the gutter's downspout and drainage are clogged or improperly installed. 

 

EARTH

Earth corrosion may occur from water pooling. Water pooling in the house foundation leads to soil erosion and consequent weakness of the foundation. The earth's product, wood, is also prone to water destruction. The abundance of moisture can cause rotting and termite invasion.

AIR

When the siding and other surfaces or structures of the house are damaged by water, the ventilation system of the house may offer less efficiency in regulating temperatures and air entry and quality. Respiratory health can be compromised because of bacteria from molds that can travel through ventilation.