Gutters are a very important part of your home and your roof system. On top of that though, your gutters also keep moisture away from your home, out of your basement, and protect your home in other ways.
Many times on an inspection, there are parts of the gutter system that are not up to par. For instance, one of the biggest things we find is clogged or dirty gutters. Some are just a bit of debris that can be washed out – but some gutters are so bad that plants are actually growing in them because they are so full. Gutters in that condition are sometimes doing even more harm than good.
Another common issue is gutter leaders. Leaders are a section of gutter that goes at the bottom of the downspout to “lead” water away from your home. These are often missing at the bottom of the downspouts, so all that water gets dumped right next to the house.
These are just two common issues that are found with roof gutters. While there are many more issues, keeping your gutters clean and keeping the water away from your house with proper leaders gets you the basics.
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