Although they might not look like much, gutters play a very important role in keeping your home, and especially your roof, in good shape. When your gutters aren’t working properly, water can do serious damage to the outside and inside of your home. If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and need your gutters replaced, repaired or cleaned, Roof Experts can help. We have served DFW homeowners from our office in Arlington since 2017.
What Exactly Do Gutters Do For Your Home?
Gutters are a key part of your home’s drainage system. Every rain, however light, sends water down the roof to its edge. When gutters are missing or overflowing, that water spills over the edge, soaks the fascia and the edge of the roof deck, and splashes against the siding and foundation. When gutters are clogged, water backs up under the drip edge and the first row of shingles, where it rots the decking and can work its way into the walls. Once moisture is trapped in your roof, walls or ceiling, it becomes a breeding ground for mold and mildew that you and your family end up breathing.
If you neglect your gutters for too long, several things can go wrong. If they have taken too much damage from harsh weather, they can develop holes or pull away from the house. Gutters that aren’t in place can’t do their job of carrying rainwater away from your roof. Gutters that aren’t cleaned often enough cause problems too. In fall and winter especially, leaves, twigs and shingle granules wash into your gutters and form clogs. Clogged gutters are poorly performing gutters. Built-up debris stops water from flowing, and the weight of standing water can pull gutters loose from the fascia and send water into your roof edge. It is very important to have your gutters inspected and cleaned, and Roof Experts can take care of that. Our post on common gutter problems shows what we find most often.
Roof Experts: We Help DFW Gutters Stay Flowing
Everyone knows gutters matter, but it is easy to forget how much they do to keep your home free of water damage and leaks. Well-maintained gutters keep water from getting into and under your roofing materials, while dirty and damaged gutters cause exactly those problems. The team at Roof Experts can fully service your home’s gutters so they work the way they should, and fix any roof damage the water has already caused. Call (817) 754-9484 to set up a gutter inspection, repair or cleaning.