Mold is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. It can damage your home, cause health problems, and be difficult to get rid of. If you don’t clean your roof’s gutters often enough, you risk exposing your home to this type of growth. To help you prevent this issue, here’s more information about how it occurs and what to do about it.

How Mold Forms in Gutters

If you don’t remove leaves, twigs, and other debris from your gutters as they accumulate, they won’t be able to direct water away from your home.

Pooled moisture, along with dark spots created by leaves, makes the perfect breeding ground for mold. The spores will multiply over time, entering your home through open windows and doors. Inhaling mold spores can lead to difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, skin irritation, and respiratory symptoms. These health issues will especially affect those with weaker immune systems or asthma.

How Cleaning Prevents This

Cleaning your drainage system once in the spring and once in the fall is an effective way to prevent mold growth. When your gutters are free of debris, they can effectively filter water away from your home after every rainstorm. If you don’t want to handle the dirty work, you can hire a professional to do this for you.

If you have trees that overhand your roofing, inspect your gutters after every storm. If there are accumulated debris, schedule cleaning. You can also have a contractor install leaf guards over your system to reduce the buildup.

If your gutters need cleaning, turn to the professionals at Nate's Gutters LLC in La Crosse, WI. They have been providing superior cleaning, installation, and maintenance to residents of Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, and La Crosse counties for over 20 years. They also specialize in leaf guards to minimize the maintenance requirements of your system. You can depend on them to get the job done right the first time around. Learn more about gutter screens online or call (608) 526-4010 to schedule an appointment.