Spring has officially arrived, and while we might be excited for warmer weather; our gutters are singing a different tune. In the Northeast, emerging trees wake up from their dormancy and begin to reproduce. During the reproduction process, millions of blossoms, oak tassels, seed pods, buds, and helicopters drop onto our driveways, sidewalks and roofs. The rain then sweeps the fallen debris into gutters, clogging your home’s drainage system. Proper drainage is vital to the gutter system doing its job and protecting your home. As a result, clogged gutters and downspouts will direct rainwater over its sidewalls and into your homes siding, foundation, and basement.
Gutters are also made to retain water and when they’re saturated and clogged they become an excellent nesting ground and food source for mosquitoes, ants, and termites.
Still not convinced that your gutters need to be cleaned? Once warmer weather arrives, the wet matter existing in your unclean eaves will begin to decay, engulfing your home in a stench similar to that of an organic sewer.
Before any home renovations are conducted this spring, it’s important to ensure that the gutters on your home receive a full tune up, cleaning, and inspection before the April showers arrive. Gutters are an essential component to your home, and having your gutter system inspected and cleaned will save you money on other home repairs that might be needed this spring.
Let April showers bring May flowers and not clogged gutters. Schedule your gutter cleaning appointment today!
