One of the most important components of roofing maintenance doesn’t involve the actual roof. Cleaning the attached gutter system prevents a variety of costly issues, including those that affect your home’s air quality and safety. The late fall is an optimal time to schedule gutter cleaning for several reasons.

Why You Need Fall Gutter Cleaning

Prevents Severe Clogs & Leaks

The leaves shed each autumn often end up in gutters along with twigs, animal nests, and other debris, resulting in serious clogs. Clogged gutter systems prevent rain water and melting snow from flowing away from your home, causing backups under roofing tiles. This dramatically increases the chances of roof leaks and related damage. You may notice water spots on your ceilings and walls when you need gutter cleaning.

Avoids Wood Rot

Your roof’s wood underlayment should not have to spend the winter dealing with rain and snow. Fall gutter cleaning helps keep the wood dry no matter how much it snows so you can avoid rot issues. 

Helps Maintain the Landscape

In addition to rainwater and melting snow backup under your roofing shingles, you’ll have to deal with pooling around your foundation if your gutters are clogged. Overflowing water has a negative effect on your landscaping while increasing the chance of basement leaks. 

Hinders Mold & Mildew Formation

Wet areas under your roof, in your ceiling, and in your walls from a lack of gutter cleaning create an ideal environment for mold and mildew to flourish. Mold can eventually compromise your home’s structural integrity because it feeds on organic matter. The fungi also lowers indoor air quality and can potentially increase health problems among residents, including allergy and asthma flare-ups.

Protect your home from these issues by scheduling gutter inspections and cleanings every fall and spring, especially if the trees surrounding your home exceed your residence’s height.
 

Work with the friendly experts at Nate’s Gutters to keep your gutters in great condition. Residents throughout La Crosse, Holmen, Onalaska, and West Salem have relied on the gutter cleaning, inspection, and installation company for over 20 years due to their outstanding work and fantastic customer service. Call (608) 526-4010 today to schedule a fall cleaning or visit the website to learn more.