Why You Should Check Your Gutters Before the Next Heavy Rain
On your weekly or monthly household to-do list, your gutters probably place low in priority — or fall off the list completely.
It's not fun to climb a ladder and clear debris from clogged gutters, and honestly, it's not physically safe for all homeowners to do so themselves. But allowing your gutters to remain clogged or overflowing can hurt your home and landscaping:
1) Landscaping headaches: Water overflowing haphazardly from gutters can damage petals and buds and encourage soil erosion.
2) More pests: Over time, clogged gutters will invite standing water around the debris and in the trough-shaped puddles that form from erosions on the ground underneath. It's the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos and other insects.
3) Foundation issues: Clogged gutters don't properly allow all the water to flow away from your home. In homes with slab foundations, this can lead to a crack in the slab itself, which ultimately can cause uneven floors, windows and doors that don't shut quite right, and cracked walls. In homes with basements and crawlspaces, excess moisture can lead to mold and mildew.
4) Ice: The clogged gutters themselves could freeze with ice dams and icicles. Water that overflowed onto the area below could freeze, exacerbating slippery sidewalks and landscaping damage.
One solution is gutter guards, but so many of those designs require flimsy screen or filter replacement and other maintenance that isn't much more fun than cleaning the gutters in the first place.
Gutter Helmet is different and would be the last gutter investment you'll ever need. Featuring a patented nose-forward design, it ensures that water flows seamlessly into the gutter while debris falls harmlessly to the ground. Crafted from high-strength aluminum alloy, Gutter Helmet components are built to last, providing a maintenance-free experience with its filter-free design.
Installed by certified professionals, Gutter Helmet not only guarantees optimal performance but also blends seamlessly with your home’s exterior, available in a variety of colors. With the industry's only manufacturer-backed lifetime material and performance warranty, which is transferable to the next homeowner, Gutter Helmet is a proven performer, capable of handling up to 22 inches of rain per hour and withstanding category 3 wind gusts.
Ready to get started? Learn more or request a free gutter assessment at gutterhelmet.com or by calling 888-5-Helmet.
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