As the cool September air settles in and trees shed their colorful leaves, many homeowners look forward to everything autumn has to offer. While pumpkin patches, football games, and cozy evenings are on the horizon, there’s one important task that shouldn’t be overlooked—seasonal gutter maintenance. As the seasons change, gutter maintenance is more important than ever!
Cleaning and other maintenance of your gutters now can help prevent clogs, water damage, costly repairs, and most importantly- stress! Your gutters play an important role in protecting your home. As the season transitions, leaves, pine needles, twigs, and other debris can quickly clog your gutters, which could cause serious damage to your home’s exterior.
Prevent Costly Water Damage
With debris piling up in your gutters, water has nowhere to go during heavy downpours of rain. The debris acts as a blockade, causing the water to seep into your roof, siding, and even your foundation. Repairing a roof or fixing a foundation is very costly, a cost most homeowners can not afford. If the excess water is left untreated, moisture can seep in, causing wood rot and mold growth alongside other problems. Get ahead of those catastrophes with the team at L.R Wilson. Their licensed crew takes the stress off the homeowners with their annual or semi-annual gutter cleaning services.
Protect Your Roof
A blocked gutter can be your roof’s worst nightmare as the standing water can damage your shingles or deteriorate other roofing materials. Over time, this can create leaks that may not be noticeable until it is too late and the repairs are astronomically expensive.
Extend the Life of Your Gutters
Preparing your gutters for fall can very well extend the life of your gutters. When not taken care of properly, the added weight of wet leaves, standing water, and other debris can put tremendous stress on your gutter system. Over time, this excess weight can cause your gutters to sag or even pull away from your home. Routine maintenance can help you avoid premature replacement. Rely on the team at L. R. Wilson for extensive experience and expertise when installing seamless new gutters & downspouts for your home, office building, shed, barn, and more.
Consider installing Gutter Guards
Gutter guards are a smart investment for your home. L.R Wilson will install these guards to protect your gutters and your home’s foundation. Although seasonal maintenance is still important, preparing your home for fall is much simpler with these guards in place.
Keep Pests Away
Cooler air doesn’t completely scare away the annoying pests like flies, mosquitos, rodents, birds and other unwanted pests. Leaves and the standing water piling up in your gutters create the perfect environment for those annoying pests. Keeping your gutters clear of unwanted debris removes the chance for those pests to make nesting spots in your gutter system and helps reduce the chances of critters making themselves at home around your property.
Prevent Ice Dams This Winter
Fall gutter maintenance doesn’t just prepare your home for autumn—it also helps protect it during the colder winter months. Gutters clogged with leaves and other trapped debris can trap melting snow, which may then refreeze as temperatures drop creating an ice dam. Preventing proper drainage can force water underneath your shingles causing catastrophic damage to your home and foundation.
Fall is just around the corner; DON’T WAIT!
Preparing your gutters for fall can be the simplest and most cost-effective way to protect your home. Preventative maintenance can help you avoid major repairs and headaches as the seasons begin to change. Fall is full of excitement and distractions, which is where the professionals at L.R Wilson come in. Their licensed and insured team provides professional gutter cleaning services and peace of mind to you, your gutters, and your home.