Are you finding it hard to get your mind out of the gutter? If water seems to be trickling in the wrong direction and causing problems with your house, it is a sign of clogged or broken guttering. Climbing a ladder and getting your hands wet and dirty can be very unpleasant, so just how important a task is it?
If you are thinking about gutter cleaning, we think it helps to hire a professional. Below, we discuss four reasons why gutter cleaning matters.
1. Gutter Cleaning Protects Your Roof
The purpose of a gutter is to safely channel water from the roof away from the house. If it is not functioning, water can get into the building, causing damage and leaks. If this water freezes, it makes even more problems as the expansion of the water pushes materials further apart, weakening and cracking them.
This can result in roof flooding. Water that overflows can cause damage to the shingles, which will inevitably lead to a leak. The only way to ensure this water flows away properly is to make sure your gutters are well maintained.
2. It Keeps Unwanted Guests Away
A wet pile of leaves is a perfect breeding ground for all sorts of creatures and critters you probably don’t want near your home. Once the bugs and creepy crawlies move in, you may find that it invites a whole host of birds looking for an easy meal. While everyone likes a garden teeming with birds and wildlife, they can be extremely irritating when landing and clanging on your guttering.
In addition, larger birds, such as gulls, can cause serious damage. Make sure that all gutters are clear to stop your roof from becoming a wildlife park.
3. It Increases Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is a term letting and real estate agents use to describe the look of a property from the street. The better this curb appeal is, the better an impression it will make and the more likely a sale or tenancy agreement will be.
While a clogged gutter may not be the most noticeable feature, the after-effects of it will be. Algae and mould growth will be facilitated, as will any cracks to the facade if water creeps in. Pooled water and subsequent damage to the gutter will all cost you monetarily as well as visually.
4. Decreases the Chance of Damage to the House Front
If water is not flowing away from your home via the gutter, it can trickle down into the foundation. Water that is overflowing can pool around the home causing a double effect that can cause serious damage to the home.
At the very least, backed up water in the gutters will seriously damage any fascia if it does not make it to the ground. This will cause rot on the fascia boards and eventually loosen the brackets that hold up the gutter.
Hiring a Professional
Gutter cleaning is a tough job, but if you don’t do it you can find it causes lasting damage to your home. If you don’t want t do the task yourself, consider hiring a professional service to do this for you.
London Bin Cleaning is a professional cleaning service with expert staff on hand to help with any cleaning problems. We are masters in exterior cleaning, working on everything from roofing to gutters. Contact us for a quote so we can get you a clean start, beginning today!
Learn more about our gutter cleaning service here.
