After another cold and snowy winter, the last thing you’ll likely want to do is climb a ladder and clean your gutters. Here are several reasons why this unpopular seasonal spring chore is vital to the well-being of a healthy house in Central Oregon.
Preventing mold growth during warmer weather is an overlooked risk. If gutters become clogged with debris including leaves, twigs, or pine needles the water that builds up within the gutter system won’t be able to drain properly. When that happens, the water has the potential of backing up into the roofing, fascia and walls of the house. Not only can this result in severe water damage, but it can also lead to mold growth. Standing water and water damage areas are breeding grounds for mold, so it’s important to avoid this at all costs.
Avoiding pest infestations is another reason to maintain your gutters with regular spring maintenance. Gutters that are full of debris make a perfect home for pests. Local pests in Bend, including ants, wasps, squirrels, and mice, are looking for new homes during the spring and they all love nesting in clogged gutters. Eventually finding their way inside the home. Quality gutter cleaning will ensure there’s nowhere for invasive pests to nest.
Guarantee your gutters work properly.
Spring brings heavy rains, your gutters are key to keeping water away from your house, but if they’re clogged and unable to function properly, you’ll be dealing with standing water. After a long winter gutters are sure to be clogged debris. Winter ice dams are damaging to gutters breaking supports creating misalignment or causing gutters to loosen creating separation from the fascia leading to water damage issues. You’ll want to ensure they’re ready to work coming out of winter.
As you can see, there are several reasons to invest in low cost gutter cleaning this spring. If you’re looking to avoid damage to your home and keep pests out of the gutters, consider hiring a professional gutter cleaning company.
If you don’t want to worry about cleaning your gutters, contact us for gutter guard installation in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, and all areas we serve throughout Central Oregon. Gutter guards are a low cost way to protect your home and make gutter cleaning a much less frequent chore.