7 Reasons For Regular Gutter Cleaning

Though your home's gutters are there for more than decoration, Prizm Exteriors' professional gutter cleaning service can get them looking their best, as well as functioning and flowing at their ultimate level of efficiency.

We advise our customers that gutter cleaning should be done twice annually: in the summer and the winter. But why is it important to properly maintain your gutters? Well, here are 7 reasons why you should have your gutters professionally cleaned regularly:

1. Erosion And Foundation Decay

The primary purpose of having gutters is to divert rainwater and snowmelt that collects on your roof away from your home's foundation. Water falling directly from roofs tends to land right at the base of your foundation and that repetitious drip, drip, drip gradually erodes the soil around your foundation, weakening sections of it and causing possible cracks that can mean big trouble and a big expense to repair. Professional pressure washing is an effective way of clearing gutter clogs and obstructions to keep your gutters flowing and keep your foundation safe and sound.

2. Extend The Life Of Your Roof

Roofs are incredibly expensive to replace, and you'll probably have to move out while replacement work is ongoing, so it makes good sense to do everything you can to extend the life of your roof for as long as possible to avoid replacement or repair costs and inconvenience. Clogged gutters can trap moisture, ice, and debris that add weight to your gutters and roof, potentially causing damage to roofs and gutters. When water isn't draining from your roof properly, it can also cause pooling on your roof that provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, and other natural destructive organisms. Pooled water on your roof can also freeze during the winter causing leaks and water damage. But it's easy to avoid all of these potential problems by pairing Prizm's gutter cleaning service with our roof cleaning service for a complete roof protection plan.

3. Extend The Life Of Your Gutters

Clogged gutters cause additional weight stress, and the heft and sagging that weight can produce can cause gutter segments to detach and cause even more property damage. Organic clogs can also cause rust and corrosion of your gutters which shortens their lifespan and makes the cost of replacing them more frequent.

4. Preserves Landscaping

Your home's landscaping is an important part of your overall curb appeal and property value and gutters divert water away from expensive landscaping. Clogged gutters create unmanaged water flow that can erode and destroy landscaping. Keeping your gutters flowing with regular pressure washing and gutter cleaning is inexpensive and can save on future landscaping expenses.

5. Reduces Nesting Opportunities For Pests

Gutters clogged with leaves, twigs, and sticks offer the perfect nesting areas for rodents, bugs, and birds. These pests can carry germs, bacteria, and diseases, so it's best not to furnish them with an opportunity to set up camp in your gutters. They can also further detract from curb appeal with their droppings, which can also carry disease and contaminants.

6. Increases Health Safety

As mentioned above, gutter cleaning removes the risk of nesting disease-carrying pests, but properly functioning gutters also prevent contamination of groundwater and keeps water from pooling on your roof—which can create a breeding ground for microbial pests that can be dangerous to your health, like allergens and the dreaded black mold.

7. Improves Curb Appeal

Clogged, overflowing gutters detract from your home's total curb appeal picture. Green and grey stained or streaked gutters can catch the eye and ruin positive perceptions. It's like framing a beautiful painting with a cheap plastic frame; the whole perfect picture is ruined by the one flaw that draws the eye. Take advantage of Prizm Exteriors' inexpensive and convenient gutter cleaning service and make sure your home's curb appeal picture has a proper frame.