Clogged or overflowing gutters can easily go unnoticed, but they can lead to much bigger problems with your home’s infrastructure.
Home improvement experts will talk about the importance of replacing your roof, keeping up with the landscaping, the efficiency of your windows, etc. but a common oversight is hanging right above your head…your GUTTERS!
Here are 5 potential issues caused by clogged gutters, that will open your eyes to the importance of gutter care:
- Leaky Roof - When gutters or downspouts are clogged, water can build up and remain stagnant inside of the gutters. As the water sits, it can cause your roof to rot and eventually lead to leaks and other water damage inside of your home.
- Build-up of Mold, Water, or Ice - Stagnant water in gutters can also lead to a host of other issues such as mold accumulation or frozen ice blocks during the winter. If water freezes in your gutter system, it could cause the gutters to expand and retract, eventually moving them out of place and become unsecured.
- Compromised Foundation - Water flow over the sides of gutters can also affect the integrity of your homes foundation. When water is not drained through the downspouts and away from your home, it can eventually build up against the foundation, causing cracks and erosion.
- Ruined Landscape - You have spent countless hours perfecting the landscape around your home but one heavy rain with clogged gutters can wash that away. When water overflows onto the ground below, landscaping can be upended and ruined.
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Shortened Lifespan of Roof - When water settles against your roof, leaks are not the only threat. The lifespan of your roof is now in jeopardy. Any extra stress or damage on the materials of your roof (nails, shingles, fascia boards, etc.) can greatly decrease the time before it will need to be replaced.
The good news is that all of these issues can be avoided by installing gutter protection. GutterStuff® is the easiest self-installed gutter filter on the market! The groundbreaking technology of GutterStuff® foam allows water to flow freely through your gutter system and out of the downspouts, regardless of weather conditions. Debris is prevented from ever getting inside of your gutters and our UV protection and germicide coating will keep the inserts performing year after year.
Check out our Buyer's Guide to see which GutterStuff® model is the best for your home and click here for our installation instructions. Easy as 1-2-3!
