Why You Need to Maintain Your Gutters

Gutter maintenance and cleaning may not seem like an important detail of home ownership, but neglecting your gutters can lead to expensive damage and repairs.

Among the many items that we check during our Wyoming home and commercial inspections are gutters, downspouts, and downspout extensions. Leaves from nearby or overhanging trees are a common source of debris in gutters and downspouts. Neglecting gutter maintenance and cleaning can result in a surprising amount of debris accumulating in the gutters and downspouts. This debris will eventually clog the gutters and downspouts.

Clogged gutters and downspouts do not allow water from rain or melting snow to drain away from the home. As water backs up in the gutters, it will begin to leak around the gutter. The result is water damage to the fascia and eaves, siding, and even the foundation.

Water is the great destroyer of homes and commercial buildings and is the most common source of expensive property damage that we see during inspections here in Wyoming. Cleaning gutters is usually an easy maintenance task that should be performed at least once per year - or better yet twice per year in the spring and fall. Additional maintenance includes inspecting the gutters, downspouts, and downspout extensions to be sure everything is functioning properly and performing any necessary repairs.

While inspecting the gutters on your home or other buildings, we recommend looking for gutters or downspouts that appear to be sagging or loose, and for signs that the gutters or downspouts are leaking water in places where they should not. Downspout extensions or splash blocks are also an essential part of the gutter system as water that is discharged from the gutters should be carried at least six feet away from the building to prevent water damage to the foundation.

Clogged gutters or downspouts lead to water backups in the gutters that will cause significant damage to your home or commercial property if not corrected quickly. Regularly inspecting, cleaning, and repairing any gutter or downspout problems will help to protect your investment in your home or other properties.

At Frontier Inspections, LLC, we always inspect gutters, downspouts, and downspout extensions during our home and commercial inspections. We're also available to just inspect the gutter system at your home or business to help you protect your investment.

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