Don’t Neglect Your Gutters

Gutters are an integral part of your home’s well being – they control the flow of rainwater to protect your roof, walls, foundation and landscape. But a debris-clogged gutter can cause a leaky roof or water damage to the interior or exterior of your home. Gunked-up gutters also make nice homes for pests, rodents, mold and honeycombs from bee infestations.

Why do you need to clean your gutters? The simple answer is that it could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you don’t. Gutters carry rainwater from your roof down the side of your home and away from the foundation – the further away, the better chance you have of avoiding flooding and problems with the foundation. When gutters get filled with leaves and other elements, the water has nowhere to escape. If it backlogs, you could end up with water inside your home, which can create mold.

You can judge how often to clean your gutters based on how often leaves in your area fall and the types of leaves. It should be on everyone’s to-do list about every four months, depending on the tree climate. In a high-yield environment, leaves fall all year-round. Cleaning your gutters of leaves and other debris once or twice a year will protect your home from water damage. Even in a climate like Pasadena, gutter health is vital to your home.

The frequency of maintenance will depend on the quality of the cover and the type and quantity of trees in the yard.It’s important to purchase quality covers and screens if you want to effectively limit the need for gutter maintenance.

If you would like to know more and have questions concerning your roofing, J.B Roofing Wholesale is the first place to contact. You can visit them at www.jbroofing.com or reach them directly at (626) 799 0440. They are located at 1095 S. Fair Oaks in Pasadena.