As your local Grove Roofing company we know there are numerous other things to do on the weekend that would be more fun than cleaning out your gutters, but, it’s an important part of owning a home nonetheless. A number of problems can occur from clogs and debris build up, so don’t procrastinate or you will probably be looking at excess damages that may require costly repairs. If water is unable to properly move away from your homeit can cause damageto many locations such as your roof, fascia, soffit, and foundation. There are several reasons to be proactive with gutter maintenance and here are four we think you should consider.
Roofing Damage
If and when your gutter system becomes clogged to the degree where water is spilling over and splashing back, you can end up with rot to your roofing materials and sheathing that a Grove Roofing Repair technicianshould fix ASAP.
Fascia Damage
Boards that run behind your gutters are called the fascia. Overflowing water from improper can harm this important component that holds the weight of your gutters.
Cracked Foundation
When water is spilling over from your gutters and pools up against the foundation of your home, it will expand when the temperatures drop below freezing and produce cracks. A crack that is running horizontally is typically the most serious because it is usually indicating serious structural damage.
Ice Dams
If you noticed an abnormal amount of snow or ice building up on the edges of your gutters and roof or large icicle formations on the eves, then you have ice dams which spell trouble with a capital T. When water is unable to drain properly, it will freeze to your gutter and form what’s called an ice dam. When an ice dam is left unattended to, it can rip a gutter off completely, saturate your shingles and the sheathing underneath, and end up leaking water into your home.
When was the last time you had a professional Grove roofing service perform an inspectionto your home? If you can’t remember then we suggest you give us a call today for a free estimate at (918) 422-4774.