Clear Gutters Can Prevent Major Home Repairs

Gutter cleaning is one of the most annoying and monotonous household chores you could probably take on. What does it matter if a couple of twigs are in the gutter, right? In reality, you can prevent the need for major home repairs by keeping your gutter system clean.

When gutters are blocked, water overflows and gathers underneath the foundation of a house, thus, resulting in a leaky basement. The same holds true for leaking ceilings, as water build-up in clogged gutters can easily make its way through your house. Clogged gutters can also cause water to overflow in sections that are not supposed to get wet.

Wooden sections of your home that get constantly exposed to moisture become a favorite target for pests, especially termites. Meanwhile, clogged gutters during the winter can be especially troublesome as they can trap varying amounts of water. As the temperature drops, the trapped water can freeze an inevitably weigh down on the gutter causing it to detach altogether.

Gutters should ideally be cleaned out twice a year; although this might need to be done more frequently if you’ve got many trees in the vicinity. If such task proves too troublesome, you’re probably better off investing in gutter guards.