Gutters are designed to carry water from rain and melting snow away from a house. If they are working correctly, gutters can protect your home from water damage. If they become clogged, however, water will not be able to drain. The gutters can overflow, and the water can cause damage to the roof, siding, foundation, and landscaping. Gutters can become clogged and start to overflow for several reasons.
Gutters Are Clogged with Leaves and Other Debris
Connecticut is known for a lot of leaves that fall from trees in the autumn months. Those leaves can clog gutters. You should clean your gutters every spring and fall so they do not become clogged. If you are tired of cleaning your gutters or paying someone else to do it, you can have gutter guards installed. This will keep leaves and other debris out of your gutters. Your gutters will not need to be cleaned as often, and the job will be easier when it does need to be done.
Gutters Cannot Handle Heavy Rain
Another reason why gutters may overflow is that there is a storm with so much rain that the gutters cannot handle it. While you cannot control the weather, you can help your gutters do their job by making sure they are cleaned on a regular basis so they do not become clogged with leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris.
House Doesn’t Have Enough Gutters
Sometimes the problem is caused by the number of gutters on the house. Some people do not have gutters on all sides of their house. That means the gutters they do have need to work harder to carry water away from the house. That can cause them to overflow. If you do not have gutters on each side of your house and the ones you do have tend to overflow, it may be a good idea to add more gutters.
What to Do about Gutter Problems
If the gutters on your Connecticut home tend to overflow when it rains, it may be time to clean them. If you are tired of cleaning your gutters to remove leaves and other debris, you can install gutter guards. If you don’t have gutters on each side of your house, you should consider adding new gutters.
Get an Estimate for Aluminum Seamless Gutters or Gutter Guards
Aladdin installs aluminum seamless gutters for Connecticut homeowners. Aluminum is lightweight, which means the gutters will not sag, and is also resistant to rust and inexpensive. Seamless gutters are made from long, seamless sections. This means debris will not get caught in the seams and cause the gutters to become clogged. Gutter guards can be placed over your gutters to keep leaves and other debris out so the gutters do not become clogged.
If your gutters are overflowing, don’t wait to take action. Water can cause damage to your home and landscaping that can be expensive to repair. The solution could be as simple as adding some new gutters or gutter guards.