6 REASONS TO HAVE YOUR GUTTERS CLEANED

1. CLOGGED GUTTERS WILL DAMAGE YOUR ROOF

The longer you delay in having your gutters cleaned, the more potential damage is likely to occur. The longer and more occurrences that standing water makes contact with your roof, the more your shingles' breakdown is likely to occur. This breaks down shingles faster and adds to the problem in creating more debris build up in gutters.

2. CLOGGED GUTTERS ARE HOME FOR PESTS AND RODENTS

Clogged gutters that are not maintained regularly become warm nesting places for pests and rodents. Rodents that carry diseases and that can find their way inside the home. Pests such as roaches, wasps, bees, and hornets also can build up nests without being seen unless otherwise cleaned out regularly. To add to the lists are birds, termites, carpenter ants, and mosquitos that can all find their way inside the home and create damage.

3. CLOGGED GUTTERS LEAD TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE

Clogged gutters can lead to roof leaks. The plywood underneath the shingles can become damaged and begin to rot. A leak or stain on your ceiling can develop if water has gotten in. Clogged gutters can also cause siding damage. Water that spills over the gutters can seep down into the siding and window frames, causing the wood to rot and weaken.

4. CLOGGED GUTTERS REDUCES THE BEAUTY OF CURB APPEAL

Whether you're selling your home, living in a HomeOwners Association, or just competing against the neighbors, clogged gutters reduce your home's curb appeal when leaf piles and old nerf balls are sticking out the top. Professionals can wash your home, clean your windows, and pressure wash your driveway, but a gutter full of leaves will stick out like a sore thumb.

5. CLOGGED GUTTERS LEADS TO BRACKET FAILURE

Gutters can only hold so much weight. Whether it's leaves, bird nests, or standing water after a hard rain, continual weight on gutter brackets leads to bracket failure. Once brackets fail, they also pull other parts of the gutter away from the house.

6. CLOGGED GUTTERS LEADS TO FOUNDATION DAMAGE

Clogged gutters can cause overflowing water to saturate the ground underneath it. Pools of water can form and get into cracks and pores in the concrete and weaken the foundation. If this continues, structural damage can occur, causing the house to shift.

Gutters collect leaves, dirt, and debris throughout the year and require periodic cleaning. While this may seem like an inconvenience, the alternative to water damage is worse. As part of your home maintenance, schedule gutter cleaning at least twice a year with a professional. Call Premier Pressure Washing and Window Cleaning Services for your gutter cleaning maintenance!