There are some things you can do without – a yacht or a muscle car are usually considered luxury items. However, many patients consider a gutter system to be a luxury item, and this is simply not the case. Gutters are an essential home improvement item that can save you countless dollars on upkeep. In this post, we’ll review some of the many benefits of a well maintained gutter system to keep your home looking great for years.
1 – Prevent Foundation & Roof Issues
Without a properly functioning gutter system, water, ice, snow, leaves, and other debris can buildup on the roof and puddle around the foundation of your home. The added weight on the roof will cause you to replace the roof more frequently, and standing water around the foundation or water dripping on the foundation can cause cracks or breaks in the supportive structures. Gutters move this water and debris away from the roof and foundation to avoid damage.
2 – Avoid Wood Rot & Mildew
Standing water on the roof can lead to wood rot in your home’s eaves. It can also lead to mildew, mold, and fungus accumulation under the roof. Over time mildew can seriously damage the inside of your home. Inhaling mold, mildew, and fungus spores can also adversely affect your family’s health.
3 – Protect Your Paint Job
Without a properly functioning gutter system, water can run down the side of your home. This will wear rivulets in the paint causing discoloration. You’ll have to repaint your exterior much more frequently, which can cost you thousands of dollars unnecessarily. Instead, install and maintain a properly functioning gutter system, which will divert water and other substances from your home preserving your paint.
4 – Deter Pests
Pests often enter the home through small crevices in the wood around the eaves. The gutters will block many of these entrances from pests like bugs, birds, and squirrels, making it more difficult for these pests to enter your house.
Meet the Platinum Gutters Team
The Platinum Gutters team can offer you a skilled assessment and accurate estimate for your gutter system installation, repair, or maintenance to help you make an informed decision about gutters for your home. If you live in Flower Mound or throughout the DFW Metroplex, we’ll be happy to visit your home for a complimentary estimate. Give our team a call to schedule your gutter quote today. Our knowledgeable team is also happy to answer questions over the phone and provide recommendations for gutter maintenance.