Making sure your gutters are prepared to take on this job is priority number one.
Dangers of clogged gutters.
Deterioration and rot are common in fascia boards that are exposed to gutter overspill.
The main function of your gutters is to divert the flow of water cascading down your roof away from your siding and into a proper drainage system.
Without prompt attention clogged gutters like the gutter pictured below allow water to collect on your roof and can cause the wood fascia soffit or sheathing or to weaken and or rot over time.
Here are a few reasons why clogged gutters can spell disaster for your home.
All too often taking the time to fix clogged gutters is not a priority.
Your siding may also sustain damage if clogged gutters force water to run down the side of your home.
When it comes to home maintenance one of the most important things you can do is keep your gutters clean.
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Another frequent danger of clogged gutters and poor drainage is water perpetually getting onto and under your sidewalks and driveways.
It is not very often that it happens but it is possible and therefore should not be ignored any accumulated debris in your gutters such as leaves and branches becomes a fire hazard especially in dry areas and during hot and dry weather.
Here are a few things that can occur as a result of clogged gutters.
One of the many responsibilities of owning a house is dealing with clogged gutters.
Once this kind of water damage occurs the roof supports are put at risk as wood may weaken and result in a complete roof collapse.
Failure to do so can result in serious problems in your home.
Clogged or backed up gutters filled with debris can allow rainwater to accumulate and cause your roof to rust and leak over time.
Dangers of clogged gutters.
One of the probably least expected dangers of clogged gutters is a fire.
When gutters become clogged rain water can get backed up and leak in.
Gutter damage and landscape erosion.
The fascia boards that hold your gutters in place are usually made of wood.