As a contractor for Roof Repair in Tulsa, we know you probably have many other things that you would be rather be doing on the weekend than cleaning your gutters, however, it is a necessary part of home maintenance. Several other dilemmas can occur when a gutter system is clogged so do not procrastinate this important task or you could be confronted with other costly repairs.
Roof Damage
“If your gutters are plugged up and there is rainwater flooding over the sides and splashing back on your roof it will saturate the shingles and even the decking underneath which can lead to rot and loss of structural integrity”, says a Roofer in Tulsa. This is a fairly common cause for roof rot so do your roofing system and home a favor and Clean Your Gutters!!!
Damage to Fascia Boards
The wood boards that your gutters are connected to are known as the fascia board. Standing water from poor drainage will put excess strain on this essential component that is responsible for bearing the weight of your gutter system. Too much weight from water and wet debris can tear a gutter right off of a home and will frequently do other damage on its way down.
Foundation Cracks
When water is spilling over from your gutters and pools up against the foundation of your home it will expand when the temperatures drop below freezing and generate cracks. A crack that is going horizontally is typically the most serious because it is usually indicating serious structural damage.
Ice Dams
When large amounts of snow and ice form on the edges of your gutters and rooftop it is called an ice dam. This can happen from a few different reasons but the main culprit is usually a problem with attic and roof ventilation. Clogged gutters are another reason an ice dam can develop. When an ice dam is not treated it can do a lot of roof damage that a Tulsa roofing expert can fix. The moisture will saturate the roof shingles and the sheathing underneath, and will commonly cause your roof to leak. And once again an entire gutter can rip off of a home with the added weight from all of the ice!
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