5 Reasons For Annual Gutter Cleaning In Hunterdon County NJ

Some people think its too expensive to for annual gutter cleaning on their home. Here are 5 reasons why it will cost more money to NOT clean them this year.

Perhaps you have seen people on extension ladders cleaning out their gutters this fall season. Maybe you are on the fence about spending the money. Sop, why is it so important to clean out your gutters on a regular basis? Here are 5 reasons to clean your gutters in Hunterdon County, NJ  this fall season.

 

While It is true that having branches twigs and leaves stick out of your gutters is unsightly, that is not the main reason for regular gutter maintenance. The real reason is the potential for causing water damage to your home.

 

 

How does clogged gutters cause water damage? We spoke to a gutter cleaning expert at Pressure Washing Pros of Hunterden County NJ. Shawn explained, “When your gutters are filled with leaves, twigs and dirt it causes water to fill up and overflow your gutters rather quickly. Eventually the rain water can go back up under your roof shingles. This can cause this your roof plywood to rot out. Additionally, it can cause water leaks in your walls and ceilings.”

 

 

Can you see how this could cause major problems for your home? Wet, rotting wood will invite unwanted termites. That certainly is a problem nobody wants.

 

 

Furthermore, wet insulation in your walls or ceilings can cause mold to grow. Toxic black mold has been known to cause many health problems.

 

Shawn continues, “Many people don’t want to spend money on cleaning their gutters. However, if they knew the termite and mold problems they were creating, they would gladly clean the gutters them self or hire a local professional to do it for them.”

 

Are there any other problems caused by not washing and cleaning your gutters annually?

 

 

Shawn tells us, “Yes most definitely! First, gutters that are filled with water become breeding ground for mosquitoes. Second, since water weighs 8 pounds per gallon, the gutters become so heavy they pull away from the roof. Eventually they twist, turn and break. By the way, It’s very expensive to have someone come and replace broken gutters.”

 

 

Shawn concludes, “Some people think they are saving money but not washing their gutters. However, as you can see it can get very expensive to replace broken gutter systems. Furthermore, it can be even more expensive to repair termite damage and re-mediate mold issues. Finally, some home insurance companies actually will refuse to pay for insurance claims because of problems caused by deferred maintenance. Sadly, some homeowners have even had their home insurance policies canceled because of not cleaning their gutters.”

 

The lesson? It’s more expensive to not clean your gutters this year than to clean them. We invite you to contact a local gutter cleaning company in Hunterdon County today, and ask for a free quote.

 

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