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Clogged Gutters Cost More Than You Think
By Kole · Peterson Property Services · 3 min read
Gutters are the least glamorous part of your house and one of the most important. When they clog, the damage does not stay at the roofline, it works its way down into the parts of your home that cost real money to fix.
What clogged gutters actually do
When water cannot flow where it is supposed to, it goes everywhere else instead.
Overflow pools against the foundation and can cause cracks and leaks
Water rots the fascia board and soffit behind the gutter
Backed-up water works under the roof edge and into the attic
Standing debris becomes a nest for pests
How often to clean them in our climate
With all the tree cover around Snohomish and King County, twice a year is the sweet spot, once in late fall after the leaves drop, and once in spring. Homes tucked under heavy trees may need it more often.
Inside and out
A real gutter cleaning is two jobs: clearing the debris out of the inside so water flows, and wiping the mildew and streaks off the outside face so they actually look clean. I do both, and I check that the downspouts run before I leave.
Get ahead of it
Cleaning gutters is one of the cheapest things you can do to protect your home. If yours are overdue, let me knock it out, free quote and $50 off your first service.
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