Is your roof at the age (or isn’t in good enough condition) where it’s no longer protecting your home to the best of its ability?
When you contact your favorite, local roofing company, *cough, cough,* make sure you also have your gutter system replaced as well.
“Why?” you might ask.
Because you NEED to…
Reestablishing What Gutters Do
Every home has a gutter system installed (or at least we hope so). However, many homeowners don’t know how important this system is to the health of their home.
Yes, the gutter system is designed to direct rainfall from the roof to the ground below. But so many different things can go wrong that will prevent this “simple” task from happening.
Gutters and downspouts can become clogged with debris, disconnected at the seams, filled with cracks and holes, not routed properly, and not have enough slope. All of which will cause your gutter system to be ineffective — which will lead to a whole slew of problems…
How Unmaintained Gutters Hurt Your Home
When your gutter system is clogged with debris or does not have enough slope to drain the water toward the downspout, water will begin to pool. Once the gutter starts to overflow, it can submerge the edge of your roof.
Do you know what happens to your roof when its edges become submerged?
You’ve guessed it — roof leaks occur!
When your gutter system is filled with cracks and holes, isn’t routed properly, and is overflowing due to a clog or improper slope, the water will overflow onto the ground directly beneath the gutters.
You might think that this is a good thing because it’s away from your roof, but now you have an entirely new problem — flooding. This flooding can cause potential foundation damage and flooding of your property and basement.
Replacing Both at the Same Time
One of the smartest moves you can make as a homeowner is to replace your gutter system at the same time you replace your roof. Doing so can help you prevent dealing with roof leaks, flooding, and any other damage to your home.
The last thing you want is to invest in a brand new roof, only to have it immediately damaged by the next few rainfalls. This can bring the life expectancy of your roof from 15 plus years, all the way down to just a couple of years…
It really makes you rethink the importance of a functional gutter system.
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When it’s time to replace your roof (and inevitably your gutter system as well), our professional installers here at Landmark Exteriors can do the job for you!
We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your vision for your home, and how our experience can benefit your home!