A Maintenance Tip About Gutters
Have a home in Bergen County? If so, take advantage of the January thaw this week and get your gutters cleaned if you haven’t already. After all, it’s still winter; snow and ice will be back soon.
Most of us don’t realize how much damage clogged gutters can do to a house. Let’s face it – gutters aren’t the most glamorous part of anyone’s home but they’re sure one of the most important.
Gutters keep water away from your home which is critical to maintaining the structure. When they become clogged with leaves and grit they can do tremendous damage to exterior walls, cause inside wall leaks, start foundation leaks and even help to create the perfect setting for ice dams which seriously damages your roof. Having a gutter guard system doesn’t eliminate the need for cleaning because while these systems keep out leaves, they don’t stop a grit build up.
Getting your gutters cleaned is one of the least expensive maintenance items and, if you know how, you can do this yourself. I’m not that adventurous so I always hired someone to do it. If you’re in Bergen County and need a recommendation, just let me know.
Take advantage of our milder temperatures this week, get your gutters cleaned and avoid thousands in repair bills.
