3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS

Your gutters are an essential part of your roofline, and they have to be free of debris at all times. A clean gutter is a must because plenty of problems can arise otherwise. Make it your goal this year to make gutter clearing a regular part of your home maintenance. Here’s 3 reasons why you should clean your gutters.

1. INTERNAL DAMP AND MOULD

In the majority of cases internal damp and mould problems can be dealt with pretty easily and can be caused by something quite obvious when you have pin-pointed the source of the moisture. In most cases it’s the result of poor maintenance to the gutters and roofline.

2. FASCIA & SOFFIT BOARD DAMAGE

The fascia board is mounted just below the roof, and it’s where gutters are connected, The soffit board is underneath. Clogged gutters tend to overflow, and the water spilled will get into the fascia & soffit boards, thus causing damage to the roofline. Clogged gutters can Cause very costly repairs if left running poorly.

3. FOUNDATION DAMAGE

Gutter problems could affect everything in your home, including the foundation. Overflowing water from the gutter can go everywhere, but it will most likely run down the wall and into your home’s foundation. The water that gets there could freeze during the winter season, which can affect the strength and integrity of the foundation. The reason why gutters and downpipes are installed in your home is to make sure that rainwater goes to the right place which is away from the property.

If you have internal damp or mould problems give us a call on 07741269740. For more information visit our gutter cleaning page.