Gutter Maintenance To Keep Your Roof From Being Damaged

Prevent Your Roof from Being Damaged

It might surprise you to hear that gutter maintenance is a key task to keep on top of if you want to prevent your roof from being damaged.

In fact, clogged gutters are one of the most common problems you will be likely to have to deal with as a homeowner, especially if you live in a home surrounded by trees which gets gad weather during the winter.

Typically, what happens is that during heavy storms, debris from trees gets blown into your gutters. Without proper maintenance, enough debris can form to cause a damn, preventing water from flowing properly through the gutter.

This water can build up to cause puddles on the roof. A constant supply of water leaking from the gutter is enough to cause trouble to a roof quickly. If the shingles on the edges of your roof have already been damaged by strong winds and debris, which is very common during winter time, these puddles can bypass the insulation of your roof and form. 

What can I do to fix this?

Gutter maintenance is a job best left to the professionals. It can be dangerous for a non-trained professional to climb a ladder to the height of your roof and perform a task as physically strenuous as cleaning guttering. Hire a top roofing company to do the job instead.

Many great roofing companies will offer gutter maintenance as part of an overall roof inspection, so you’re essentially killing two birds with one stone.

It’s recommended to have your gutters inspected and cleaned at least once a year. The most sensible time to arrange this will be just as the winter is kicking in, as this is when the gutter is most likely to become filled with debris.  

Regardless of the roof repair or type of roof you opt for, Horn Brothers Roofing can help you. Contact us today for more information and to receive a free consultation.