Did you know that a clogged gutter can cause a roof leak?
Water is vital for our health and well-being, but it can also be our worst enemy. Many homeowners face water damage. Gutters are essential to protect your home from water damage. It is common for homeowners to forget about their gutters or how important they are. Because gutters are often out of sight and out of mind, the damage that clogged gutters could cause isn’t as immediate as a burned out light bulb or a leaky sink, but it can be a nuisance.
Gutter owners expect their gutters to do their job. This is not good. It is important that gutters are cleaned regularly to ensure water flows freely. Lack of maintenance/cleaning gutters can lead to water-related deprivation in the home. A leaky roof, and an interior that is damaged, are two of the most common causes of water deprivation.
Leaky gutters can lead to leaky roofs.
Water builds up in gutters when they are unable to drain properly. Excess debris and water backing up in your gutter can cause it to overflow and build up underneath your roof’s shingles. This will allow the roof’s edge and any underlying materials (normally a sheet of wood) to absorb the trapped water. It builds up. This allows the water to soak into your home’s different areas, including your roof/ceiling.
Although it might go unnoticed for a while, water slowly seeping into your home can cause rot and mold damage in many areas, both inside and outside. Water can seep into your home and cause damage to paint, furniture, appliances and electrical problems. Wood sheeting that has rotted eventually causes roof weakness. It can lead to more serious damage, such as a caved-in roof. Anyone who climbs on top can be in danger.
Gutter maintenance is essential to keep your gutters working properly.
This post was written by Ted Williams! Ted is the owner of A Old Time Roofing, one of the best roofing companies in Saint Petersburg, FL! Ted is a Master Elite Weather Stopper GAF Roofing Contractor, a double award winner of Best Steep-Slope Contractor from GAF and achiever of Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence from GAF. He has been serving the Pinellas County area since 1978. Old Time Roofing has a tradition of quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties.
