Need a reason to call on the gutter cleaning pros at Apex Power Washing Services? We've compiled a list of why a professional gutter cleaning service is in your Memphis home's best interest.
#1 Clogged Gutters Will Damage Your Roof
The longer you delay in a professional pressure washing service, the more potential damage is likely to occur. The longer and more frequently that standing water makes contact with your roof, the more your shingles' breakdown is likely to occur. This breaks down shingles faster and adds to the problem in creating more debris build up in gutters.
#2 Clogged Gutters Are Homes For Pests And Rodents
Clogged gutters that are not maintained regularly become warm nesting places for pests and rodents. Rodents that carry diseases can find their way inside the home. Pests such as roaches, wasps, bees, and hornets can also build up nests without being seen unless otherwise cleaned out regularly. To add to the lists are birds, termites, carpenter ants, and mosquitos that can all find their way inside the home and create damage.
#3 Clogged Gutters Lead To Extensive Damage
Clogged gutters can lead to roof leaks! The plywood underneath the shingles can become damaged and begin to rot. A leak or stain on your ceiling can develop if water has gotten in. Clogged gutters can also cause siding damage. Water that spills over the gutters can seep down into the siding and window frames, causing the wood to rot and weaken.
#4 Clogged Gutters Reduce Your Curb Appeal
Whether you're selling your home, or just competing against the neighbors, clogged gutters reduce your home's curb appeal when leaf piles are sticking out the top. Pressure washing professionals can wash your home, clean your roof, and pressure wash your driveway, but a gutter full of leaves will stick out like a sore thumb.
#5 Clogged Gutters Lead To Bracket Failure
Gutters can only hold so much weight! Whether it's leaves, bird nests, or standing water after a hard rain, continual weight on gutter brackets leads to bracket failure. Once brackets fail, they also pull other parts of the gutter away from the house.
#6 Clogged Gutters Lead To Foundation Damage
Clogged gutters can cause overflowing water to saturate the ground underneath them. Pools of water can form and get into cracks and pores in the concrete and weaken the foundation. If this continues, structural damage can occur, causing the house to shift.
Gutters collect leaves, dirt, and debris throughout the year and require periodic cleaning. While this may seem like an inconvenience, the alternative to water damage is worse. As part of your home maintenance, schedule gutter cleaning at least twice a year with a pressure washing professional. Call Apex Power Washing Services for your gutter cleaning maintenance!
