Owings Mills, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/15/2023 --Every new house is constructed with gutters. They are essential components of the house that are designed to protect not just the roof, but also the house below, the surrounding land, and the local area.
If you do not have a gutter on your home, it should be a priority to install one as soon as possible. If your current gutters are clogged or broken, it is essential that they be repaired and cleaned out as quickly as possible.
Every rain brings with it potential damage to the house and the land surrounding the house if there is no gutter there to do the job of diverting water where it needs to go.
What Does a Gutter Do for Homes in Maryland?
A gutter helps to guide rain water off the roof and away from the foundation of the house where it would otherwise fall.
Even a light rain can build up as it runs off the roof. This can create a powerful stream of water that will pound into the ground right next to the foundation, exposing the foundation to erosion and moisture. When this happens, the entire foundation of the house is at risk and the structure of the home loses its integrity.
Additionally, rainwater that builds into an undirected pounding force can create ditches and pools of stagnant water in the landscape, which can then attract mosquitos, other insects, and mold. It can also kill off grass, flowers, and gardens that lie in its way.
How Are Gutters Supposed to Be Maintained in Maryland?
Gutters are only able to protect the house and its structure if they are properly cleaned and maintained. Should the gutter become clogged with leaves and twigs from nearby trees, it can't do its job and rainwater spills over the edge.
If the gutter remains clogged with debris when winter sets in, the leaves and twigs can freeze into blocks of ice when exposed to snow, weighing down the gutter so much that it rips away from the home.
Regular maintenance can easily keep clogged gutters from becoming a problem. It can also help you to identify any broken areas, so you can repair them before they do damage to your home.
Checking gutters twice a year (once in the spring and then again in the fall before winter sets in), removing any debris, and repairing anything that is broken will help to keep your gutters functioning as they should.
You can do this by climbing up on a ladder yourself to remove the debris by hand or by hiring a company to do it for you.
If you find that you need to repair your gutters or install new gutters in Maryland, contact us at Four Seasons Roofing to get started protecting your roof and your home from moisture and rainwater damage.