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Feb 4
Exterior, Roofing downspouts, gutters, leaks, prevention No Comments
I have been asked the following question more times than I can remember. How important is it to clean out the gutters on my house?
Gutters and downspouts are the first line of defense in preventing water running off of the roof from entering into basement and crawlspace areas of our homes where it can create an ideal environment for bugs, promote mold growth, and cause damage.
When clean, and properly installed, gutters collect water from the roof and direct it away from foundation walls via downspouts. Properly installed gutters slope towards downspouts and downspouts should extend six to eight feet away from foundation walls or discharge the water to a surface that slopes away from the home. All seams should be thoroughly sealed to prevent leaks.
I recommend inspecting and cleaning gutters and downspouts in late spring after the trees have begun to leaf out and again in late fall after the leaves have fallen as part of an annual maintenance plan.
