Gutters often don’t get a lot of attention, but they are extremely important to the health of your roof and home in general. If you have old dysfunctional gutters, you could be looking at structural damage and costly repairs. If you’ve let your gutters go to ruin, you need to get them replaced as soon as possible. Here are some of the reasons why you should contact a Greenville roofing company.
Splashes and runoff will make the exterior of your home dirty. If you have a nice paint job and you want your home to continue looking its best, you’ll need to make sure your gutters are properly functioning. If your gutters are poor, the moisture will cause the paint to bubble, peel, and chip. Getting new gutters will ensure you won’t constantly have to touch up your siding.
If your gutters are old, they may not be pushing water through the downspouts. The water may be pooling on your roof or in th gutters and stagnant water attracts bugs and pests. While some insects are merely an inconvenience, others, like mosquitoes spread disease. If you want to keep your family safe, you’ll get rid of these breeding grounds.
No one wants to deal with a damp, moldy basement, or worse yet, a flooded basement. However, this could be exactly what you’ll face if your gutters aren’t working properly. When rainwater isn’t diverted away from the foundation, it’ll end up at the base of your home and it’ll leak into the foundation. Eventually, it’ll make its way into the basement where it can cause a host of problems. Damage caused by moisture can be expensive to fix.
If you have old gutters, you probably find yourself cleaning them constantly to get rid of debris. If you don’t, they won’t be able to take water away from your home and moisture damage could ensue. New gutters paired with gutter guards will reduce the collection of debris and cut down on the amount of time you have to spend cleaning. You’ll be able to say goodbye to bothersome leaves and twigs.
If your gutters are dysfunctional, your soil, plants, and other elements of your landscape could be at risk. If rainwater rushes off your roof instead of gradually running off, it’ll hit your flowers and shrubs pretty hard. Ruined plants will reduce the curb appeal of your home. Meanwhile, soil erosion can cause even bigger problems like foundation shifting.
While concrete may seem like it’s too hard to be affected by water, moisture can weaken it.
Fixing cracks and bows in a concrete driveway or pathway can be very expensive. Furthermore, if you fix these issues but don’t address your gutter system, the problems will recur. It’s much more cost-effective to get new gutters that will prevent water from settling on the concrete.
Fascia boards cover the ends of rafters and run along the roof’s edge. They help to protect your home against severe weather and pests, and they work in conjunction with your gutters. If your gutters are missing, clogged or poorly installed, moisture will damage the fascia. As the boards rot, the moisture will also make its way into your home and rodents will find it easier to enter.
If your gutters are in need of replacement, you’ll likely see multiple indicators. Call a Greenville roofer if you notice:
Gutters aren’t the most exciting feature of a building, but they play an important role in protecting buildings and landscaping. If you’re ready to update your gutters and protect your investment in your roof and home, we’re here to help. If the gutters are badly damaged, it’s likely that you also have roof damage. Our qualified and licensed roofers can work with a wide variety of roofing materials so you can be sure that your home will be in good hands. Call Lanier Roofing today and arrange for an experienced Greenville roofer to inspect your property and make recommendations. We offer free quotes.
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