Utah Rain Gutter Repair
Your rain gutters play a critical role in protecting your home or business from structural damage caused by water. The difference between a clean and functioning rain gutter and a clogged or broken one could be thousands of dollars in roof and siding repair.
Why You Need Rain Gutters
Although Utah is known as a dry state, it still sees a lot of precipitation. Gutters help direct water runoff away from your home or business so it doesn’t create any issues with your foundation. Additionally, gutters simply make it easier to enter and exit a structure by diverting water away from high-traffic areas.
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How to Know If Rain Gutters Are Bad
If it’s so crucial to ensure rain gutters are properly installed, clean, and functional, how come so many homeowners don’t know there’s a problem until it’s too late? The simple answer is usually, “outta sight, outta mind!”
Most homeowners and business owners don’t know there’s a problem with their rain gutters until they see the symptoms:
- Ice Damming
- Icicles
- Leaks
- Pooling Water
What’s Wrong with My Gutters?
Sometimes rain gutters are installed completely level, without a pitch. This means that instead of allowing the water to flow naturally through the drains to the downspouts, it pools in the gutter or overflows and cascades walls of water over the roof’s edge.
When the water can’t properly drain through downspouts, in winter it can freeze and create ice dams or icicles. In summer, the water can pool until it spills out in all the wrong places, allowing for puddles at the structure’s foundation.
Sometimes the gutter itself is installed perfectly, but debris has built up in the system. Clogs mean the water can’t drain properly, and they can create an inviting habitat for bugs or little critters to live.
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Benefits Of Rain Gutter Repair
There is no shortage of benefits that come from proper maintenance and repair of your rain gutters. Each issue that crops up from neglecting them is not only a major headache for home and business owners but could result in thousands of dollars being washed away.
Prevent Structure and Foundation Damage
Gushing water that pools at the bottom of your property will lead to cracks in the foundation as well as land erosion, which weakens the entire structure of the building.
Prevent Flooding and Leaks
Naturally, if water pools at the bottom of the property, not only will seepage occur into the soil which can creep in through the aforementioned cracks, but window wells will get flooded and that means standing water in your basement or ground floor. Overflowing gutters can also cause leaks in the roof, with water getting into attics and down walls.
Prevent Pest Infestation
Standing water means more than just flooding; it means bugs. Bugs enjoy breeding in the swampy waters left in your gutters by mud and leaves. This type of environment is a haven for hornets and mice as well, who will take up residence in this marsh-like habitat.
Let The Experts Handle It
No one wants to get up on a ladder with a trowel, gloves, and other tools to clean and repair their rain gutters, especially if they’re a novice. Not only is it a dirty job, but multi-story homes and businesses can be dangerous to navigate. Luckily, we love what we do! One of our professional team members won’t just do a simple cleaning; they’ll keep an eye out for other issues going on that might impede the structural fidelity of your gutter system.
Just give us a call today if you’re looking for someone to do a great job on your gutters. We guarantee work that you can be satisfied with.
