Gutter systems are often a forgotten part of the house and the roof. Gutters and downspouts are an essential part of your home that require attention and maintenance. If they are neglected, you can run into some serious issues with your home and the important of gutters are at the forefront of that homeowner’s mind. It is better to understand the important of gutters before this happens so they can be properly maintained and replaced when necessary to avoid serious damage to the house. Nickerson Roofing is here to talk about some of the ways that gutters work to protect your home from different forms of damage.

Importance of Gutters & Downspouts

Here are some of the ways that gutters and downspouts work to protect your home:
– Protect the Roof: The roof is one of the biggest parts of your home that is protected by the gutters. It is detrimental to the roof to have water sitting on the shingles and roof. The water will start to slowly rot the wood holding up the roof and in some cases, can result in a complete roof replacement.
– Foundation Issues: If there is water sitting near the foundation, it can cause serious concerns for the house. As water saturates the ground and the walls of your foundation, there is an enormous amount of static pressure put on the walls. It can cause cracking and make the structural integrity of your home weak. It can lead to significant repairs to make your foundation solid again. Gutters lead the water away from the foundation so that it stays solid and safe.
– Keeps Pests Away: Pests like termites, ants and mosquitoes are just a few of the pests that will be attracted to pooling water around your home and roof because your gutters aren’t moving the water away like it should. When your home sustains damage because of water, these pests are a much larger risk. Termites and carpenter ants will cause damage to your home’s structure and are extremely attracted to wood that has been saturated by water.
– Saves Landscaping: Large amounts of water in your plants and landscaping can cause serious damage with erosion and damage to plants. When your gutters aren’t getting rid of the water like they should, it can cause significant issues to your landscaping and can even ruin some of it.
– Avoid Flooding: Not only can pooling water near your foundation cause damage to the foundation, but water can leak into the house causing flooding. This can be devastating for homeowners.

Gutter Installation & More in Truckee, Mystic, Tahoe City, Kings Beach & The North Lake Tahoe Basin of California

If you have old gutters that aren’t doing a good job of protecting your home against water, you need to call on Nickerson Roofing to take care of them for you. We will install a new, 18 gauge welded steel guttering system that will offer your home the protection it needs against the elements. Call us today!