Why is it Important to Clean Your Gutters in the Fall?

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Why Do I Need to Clean My Gutters?

When you’re a homeowner, there’s a chance your to-do list keeps getting longer and longer. However, depending on the time of year, one task should be moved up to the top of the list: Cleaning your gutters. During autumn, the trees will begin to lose their foliage — and it will all end up in the canal of your gutters.

Here are a few crucial reasons why you should consider cleaning your gutters every autumn:

Keeps Your Roof Safe

Unfortunately, when your gutters are clogged and there’s nowhere for the water to escape, it tends to flood over and move to your roof. When this happens, it can not only cause extensive water damage to your roof, but it will even make for a leaky roof.

Wards Away Pests

No matter what time of the year it may be, there’s always room for pests! If you have a clogged gutter, it will eventually become a home for wildlife that should not be settling in that space (i.e., bugs, rodents, etcetera). Ultimately, if your channel isn’t cleaned in the nick of time, it could result in a pest infestation — something that all homeowners want to avoid.

Protects Your Home from Water Damage

Did you know that if your gutters do not divert water away from your home, not only can they cause a leaky roof, but water pools at the base of your home, and it can cause foundation damage? If that wasn’t problematic enough, water that hasn’t seeped away from your humble abode could even cause basement flooding — leading to irreparable damage.

Seamless Gutter Installation in CT

Have you cleaned your gutters but are still experiencing problems? If so, it’s time to consider having them replaced with seamless gutters by Above the Rest Roofing and Siding. Our seamless gutters are entirely custom to your home and will help lessen the chance of any gutter-related issues stemming down the road.

For a free installation cost estimate, give us a call at (860) 329-6634 or contact us online.

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Above The Rest Roofing and Siding is a complete and licensed roofing contractor in Plantsville, Connecticut. Our company proudly serves surrounding areas as well as the rest of the state. We provide free, no-obligation inspections to your roof and siding to protect your home and family.