With that harsh winter weather right around the corner you need a gutter system you can depend on and here at LeafGuard we would like to take a moment to share a few reasons why you should replace your gutters before Winter. To do their job properly, gutters and downspouts must be clear of leaves and other debris. But once the winter snow and ice arrive, keeping those gutters free of clogs can be challenging. Keep your home safe from heavy snow and storms by replacing your gutters before winter.
Frozen Downspout
During the winter months ice buildup in downspouts is all too common. Even though rain and snow do not fall straight into the downspouts, ice can slowly build up if the pipe is blocked with debris or if the bottom is covered by heavy snow. This can cause several problems for your downspout, home, and gutter system. The elbows of your downspout are particularly vulnerable to ice build up because they can act as a collection point for standing water. And once the water freezes inside your downspout it can expand and bust out of the elbow or gutter.
Ice Dams
The same conditions that allow icicles to form also lead to Ice Dams in your gutters. And once the temperature drops this can become a big issue for your home. When snow on your roof begins to melt it drains down to the eaves or gutters and refreezes, creating thick ridges of solid ice that build up along the gutters, eaves, and roof. These ice dams can create loosened shingles, water damage to the facia board, and cause your gutters to fall off your home. Eliminate this problem and keep your home safe by replacing your old open top gutters.
Get ready for the Holiday Season
Christmas and Thanksgiving are right around the corner, and with family and friends coming to town the last thing you want to worry about is those old gutters. As your gutters clog with leaves, pine needles and other debris, the overflow from ice and snow is soon to follow. Falling snow and ice could damage your gutters and severely compromise the structural integrity of your home. Leading to damage to your roof, gutters, and facia board. Keep your home safe and get ready for the holiday season by replacing those old gutters before that winter weather arrives.
If you’ve noticed those old leaky gutters have become a problem for your home and lawn. Then now is the perfect time to replace them. Don’t wait for that harsh winter weather to get here before you decide to replace those old gutters. Protect your home with the gutter that never clogs, Guaranteed. Give us a call here at LeafGuard to schedule your free gutter inspection and in-home estimate today.
