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. But when neglected, experts say gutters can turn from a necessity to a nightmare. 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. Contractors say gunked-up gutters also make nice homes for pests, rodents, mold and honeycombs from bee infestations. Cleaning your gutters of leaves and other debris once or twice a year will protect your home from water damage.
Having
clean gutters for your home is a basic need. It is as much an aspect of home upkeep as lawn care and tree pruning. As a matter of fact, it’s more important because water can destroy many things on and in your property and trigger harmful mold and mildew if rainwater accumulates in your basement or foundation.