It’s that time of year…cleaning your gutters
It’s that time of year for cleaning your gutters. Fall is in full force. The colors, the leaves, the temperature outside falling just as fast as the leaves.
One of the most common debates is when to clean out the gutters on your home. Is it the Spring or the Fall? The answer is both. During this time of year your gutters can become full of leaves and debris. With the added rain and freezing temperatures this combination can add weight to the gutters causing sagging.
Living in Central Pennsylvania means we will be having four seasons along with a decent amount of rain throughout the year. As a result, one should consider cleaning out the gutters in both the Spring as well as in the Fall.
Having clogged gutters is no fun and can lead to:
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Damaging your home and foundation
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Allows for water to pool on your roof and at the base of your home
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Damage paint and siding
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Cause damage to the gutters themselves with the added weight and sagging
A homes gutter system is designed to move water away from your home. Backed up water will find the path of least resistance. Water on the outside of the home can lead to water marks. Water on the inside of the home could cause wood to get wet which leads to rot and the wood loosing its integrity. Often times this can go unnoticed. Water accumulated around the base of the home could lead to water intruding into the basement of the home.
Cleaning your gutters is not difficult and something that you can do on your own. There are also local companies that provide this type of service. As a Realtor here in Central Pa. I’m here to help in any way that I can including gather resources for homeowners from local companies.
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