Your gutters are responsible for diverting water away from your home and protecting it from water and moisture damage. Blockages in your gutters due to debris buildup are very risky because they not only prevent water from properly draining away from your home, but they may even physically damage your roofing. Read on as Royal Roofing Construction discusses the dangers of clogged gutters:
Exterior and Foundation Damage
A blockage in your gutters causes water to splash and run down your home’s exterior walls. Constant exposure to water isn’t healthy for paint or siding, and it will eventually get into the inner structure of the wall. Given enough time, the moisture damage can permanently damage your exterior walls.
It’s even more dangerous when the water runs down and settles at the foundation. Standing water pooling by the foundation can damage the structure, and this poses a great risk to your entire home.
Roofing Damage
A blockage in the gutters causes water to splash onto the roofline or fascia, and the moisture damage can severely weaken this area until it spreads to other parts of your roof. Blockages also put unnecessary strain on the roofline, with the weight of the gutters dragging it down and damaging it.
Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance
Gutter cleaning and maintenance is a tedious and hazardous task that is best left to the professionals. Our roofers have the skills and equipment to effectively clear your gutters and address ay existing damage so that your gutters continue to effectively protect your home.
We’ll even take it a step further and offer you a gutter protection system that will completely prevent dirt and debris from accumulating in your gutters. This ensures a truly hassle and maintenance-free gutter system, and an overall safer home.
Need help with your residential roofing and gutter systems? Give us a call at (714) 680-0015 for a free estimate on our services. We install protection systems for your gutters throughout Santa Ana and other parts of California.
