Why Cleaning Your Gutters Regularly is so Important | SERVPRO of South Atlanta

9/2/2021 (Permalink)

Whether its a roof leak from clogged gutters or a toilet backup water that floods your bathroom...SERVPRO of South Atlanta is here to help!

Cleaning your gutters is something that you may not think about all that often, but did you know that it is more than simply a household chore? Cleaning out your gutters as soon as they need it is a key way that you can prevent water damage to your Atlanta home by ensuring any rainfall is properly drained away.

By keeping up with this household task, you can be sure that you are not causing any unnecessary damage to your home and are doing what you can to prevent water damage from becoming a costly and complicated problem.

How Often Should I Clean My Gutters?

Typically, gutters should be cleaned every six months, which most homeowners do in the spring and fall seasons. However, if you have a lot of tree coverage around your home, you should be sure to check in on them more frequently—debris such as leaves and sticks getting caught in the gutters and downspouts are common causes of harmful clogs.

How Do Clogged Gutters Cause Household Water Damage?

• Water Damage to Your Home’s Foundation | If your gutters are clogged to the point where they can’t drain water away fast enough during a period of rainfall, then the water will begin to spill over the sides—which would put it landing directly adjacent to your foundation. This can lead to serious water damage as the water may seep toward the foundation instead of being routed away from it.
• Water Damage to Your Home’s Roof | If the water is allowed to sit inside of the gutters for an extended period of time, it can cause the edges of your home’s roof to begin to rot. Where theroof meets the gutter can be a vulnerable spot, and if water is allowed to seep in you may end up having to replace shingles and even the OSB boards underneath.
• Water Damage to Your Siding | Clogged gutters can leak down the side of your home, putting an unnecessary amount of water onto your siding, window frames and door frames. This can lead to damage in the areas that are taxed the most, requiring you to replace them and fully repair the water damage before it worsens.

*If you need help with water damage, you can depend on SERVPRO of South Atlanta! Contact us today at (404) 505-1760 to learn more about the water damage services we offer and how we can help—we are here 24/7 to take your call.