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The purpose of gutters:
Gutters are attached to roof edges and channel rainwater away from the sides of your house and its foundation. They also prevent the waterfalls that could potentially form above your entrance, driveway, and walkways.
At Roofing Doctor, we want to make sure your gutters are working properly, since damaged gutters can be just as harmful to your home as a damaged roof.
What is the main obstacle to properly functioning gutters?
Although gutters can get old or leak, the most common problem is clogging. Debris, such as leaves or twigs, often accumulates in gutters and obstructs water drainage. Perching birds, who make their nests or excrete waste around gutters, are another common culprit of gutter blockage.
What happens when rain-gutters get clogged?
If the drainage of rainwater is obstructed, water can start spilling over the sides of the house. This will eventually cause damage to the siding, windows, and doors of the house. If the problem is not corrected quickly, you could find yourself having to deal with water leaks and other unsightly problems.
What gutter maintenance is needed?
Gutters should be inspected and cleaned out to make sure they are functioning properly. When gutters are examined, it is important not only to clean them out, but to check for holes, rust, or bents. It is also important to check whether the gutters and the downspouts are still properly attached to the house. You can also install gutter guards which prevent much of the debris from entering into the gutters.
How often should gutter maintenance be conducted?
Rain gutter maintenance frequency depends upon where you are in New England, and the number & type of trees around your house. If you don’t have any trees in sight, you are obviously at a small risk of gutter blockage, but grates & downspouts should still be inspected once in a while, to ensure clogs don't start.
In general, it’s a good idea to do gutter maintenance once every year. If you have many trees around your house, or especially if you live in a forested area, you might have to clean your gutters twice a year – once in the spring, and once in the fall.
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