Do Your Rain Gutters Require Cleaning? Here’s What to Look For

Are you doing enough for your rain gutters? Yes, regular maintenance will help keep them functioning. But maintenance alone isn’t enough. According to most Orange County Roofers, rooftop vigilance also is necessary. Basically, homeowners should inspect their gutters periodically, looking for signs of lurking problems. In many cases, these signs are giving you advance notice – clean your gutters. There’s a silver lining to all this. By identifying a problem before it worsens, homeowners can prevent the development of bigger problems and therefore minimize repair costs.

So, what signs should homeowners look for? One of the most obvious is overflowing water. If you notice water washing over a gutter wall, chances are there’s a clog somewhere in the system. You’ll want to remove that clog ASAP because the overflow can cause a wide range of property damage. And not just to your home; the water also can damage your landscaping. As a homeowner, you can clean the clog yourself. Or you can select an Orange County Roofing Company to carry out the mission.

Are your gutters starting to sag?  Or worse, are they pulling away from the outer walls of your house, threatening to come loose? Both conditions are signs of possible gutter clogging. You’ll need to scan every inch of those water channels, looking for debris or standing water. Extract all debris, thereby creating a wide open, free-flowing water channel operating at full capacity. If you’re not up for the job, no problem. A qualified Orange County Roofing Company is fully equipped to get the job done.

Sometimes plants and other vegetation sprout from rain gutters. But what's good for the garden is horrible for your gutters. You see, lush plants rising from those water channels probably are thriving in moisture accumulated in the system. Unfortunately, gutter foliage is an obstruction virtually guaranteed to clog up the works. Therefore, it must be removed.

While you might not appreciate a clogged rain gutter, certain types of animal life do. In their estimation, accumulated debris creates the perfect nest – beautifully built for free. Insects, rodents, and birds are all fans of the clogged gutter. So take their presence as a serious sign. If you see them congregating in or around your gutters, they’re probably drawn to accumulated debris. Which means, you’ve got the perfect condition for overflow. Fortunately, this is an easy problem to solve. No matter how much the animal life protests, remove the clog. They always can nest in somebody else’s gutter.

But we’re not quite done. Other prominent signs of poor gutter drainage are water stains on a home’s siding or rust and corrosion on the water channels. Should you discover any of these issues, check your gutters for clogs. Or give the job to trusted Orange County Roofers. Either way, a cleansing will be necessary.  

Craving a deeper understanding of rain gutters? Then seek enlightenment from the rain gutter masters – your local roofing company. It’s easy. Let’s say you hang your hat in Laguna Hills. OK, just set up a complementary consultation with a qualified Laguna Hills Roofer. You’ll soon be enlightened to your complete satisfaction.

If you have questions about rain gutters, Luke Roofing can help. A long-established Orange County Roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for reliable roofing solutions.