Most people hate cleaning their gutters so why even bother with it? The guttering system is one of the most important systems on a home. A properly functioning gutter system is designed to combat water damage to your house. Gutters collect the rain from the roof and direct it away from your house. Remarkably, a typical 2,000 square foot roof produces 1,250 gallons of water with only one inch of rainfall!
Without gutters and downspouts working correctly by directing water away from the house, big problems can and will arise. To begin with, roof water running down the side of the house or splashing up from the ground causes damage to landscaping and the home’s exterior, resulting in wood rot, water stains, cracking mortar and more frequent painting. However, the most costly problem is water collection around the house’s foundation. When the surrounding soil becomes saturated, the water begins to seep toward and into the home’s foundation. This results in wet basements and crawl spaces. The water can also apply great pressure to the foundation and eventually cause cracks to appear.
Fascia Damage From Clogged Gutters
Water damage to the foundation causes high humidity, surface condensation, mold, mildew, and musty odors which are damaging to your health. A foundation damaged by water can result in deterioration of floor joists, beams, and subflooring. Additionally, pools of water near the foundation will erode the soil. This weakens the load bearing capacity of the foundation wall and increases the chances of wall settlement and cracking.
Regular cleaning is vital to prevent overflowing gutters. If debris is on the ground it’s also in the gutters. Cleaning may be necessary even two to three times a week when the trees are dropping seeds and leaves in the spring and fall.
The gutter system on your home protects its exterior and foundation. The main reason why guttering systems fail is they become clogged with tree debris or bird nests. If they are still overflowing when clean, a wider gutter and/or downspout may be needed to handle the water flow. Make sure that the downspouts direct water at least six feet from the foundation. Make sure that once the water leaves the downspouts the slope of the soil continues to drain the water to the street or a rain garden away from the foundation. Your guttering system and its proper function is vital to your home’s structure.
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Gutter Cover of Kansas City can help you say goodbye to this dangerous chore of cleaning your gutters. The Gutter Cover is an affordable gutter protection system, proven and guaranteed to end gutter cleaning. It is an attractive solution that is virtually invisible and provides a trimmed appearance between the roof and the gutter. The Gutter Cover works on any style roof including composition, wood shake, slate, concrete tile, stone coated steel and metal.
Gutter Cover of Kansas City serves the entire Kansas City Metropolitan area. We are fully insured for your protection. If you would like a free assessment of your gutter system and estimate for The Gutter Cover please call 816-246-7881.
