A Timely Rain Gutter Repair Prevents Serious Damage to Your House

January 10, 2018

Rain gutters are a vital component of your home because they keep your property free from water damage while protecting the structural integrity of your house. Also, they play a significant role in keeping rain away from your house to prevent flooding. Rain gutters protect your doors and windows from seepage while helping preserve your yard's top soil.

Most of the time, rain gutters are overlooked and not properly maintained. They can be stepped on or damaged by falling trees and debris. If your standard or custom rain gutters have become clogged, they can cause many costly issues that can turn your home into a reconstruction project. It is extremely important to properly maintain them—malfunctioning rain gutters can cause damage to the rest of your house! Here are some of the areas that can be damaged if you fail to replace malfunctioning rain gutters:

Damage to Your Roof:
Regrettably, if your home's rain gutters are not properly functioning, they may force water underneath your shingles, which can cause major damage to your roof. This is one of the largest problems you can have because of the money you will need to spend repairing or replacing your roof.

Damage to Your Exterior Walls:
Leaking or malfunctioning rain gutters or downspouts can also severely damage your home and even your rain gutters. Downspouts are prone to jarring and other damage caused by ground vibrations. An improperly placed downspout or even a small leak can cause hundreds of gallons of water to enter your home during a storm. To make matters worse, you probably will not realize that this is happening until it is too late!

Leaks can also damage the bricks and mortar on your exterior walls. If leaking water is left unattended, it can seep through the bricks and damage your furnishings and paintwork. If these leaks are not repaired by a professional, they can weaken your rain gutters and cause them to fall off your house. This dramatically increases the amount of damage and repair costs!

Foundation Issues:
Do you know the primary purpose of having rain gutters? Rain gutters were first created with one vital objective in mind: direct water away from your precious investment—your home! Unfortunately, when your rain gutters fail due to not being properly maintained, water will quickly run along the side of your house and collect in pockets around your home's foundation. Be careful! If there is water around your home's foundation, the ground can shift, leading to cracking and settling. If you don't want this to happen to your beloved investment, you need to hire experienced professionals to repair or clean your rain gutters before it's too late.

Damages to the Floor, Furniture, and Electrical Equipment
Once water is inside your house, something needs to be done before the problem gets worse. If not, you will have to deal with several issues, including damage to your floor, furniture, and electrical equipment. For example, if your carpet gets wet, you might be able to find a professional carpet cleaner and try to save them. However, if you wait too long, nothing can be done to salvage them.

If water finds its way into your home, your floors are in danger. For this reason, you need to solve the problem as soon as possible. If not, get your pocketbook ready.

The worst-case scenario is finding out that water has leaked into your home when you were not there. That means that you were not able to move furniture, computers, your television, etc. Even a minimal amount of water can cause a lot of damage. Avoid these kinds of issues by regularly hiring professionals to clean your rain gutters.

Mold
One of the most common problems that can occur when rain gutters are damaged, and water gets inside your house is mold growth. Mold is very hard to eliminate, and this can be a problem because it can pose a wide range of health risks, including allergies, respiratory issues, and even skin problems. Besides the medical issues that mold can cause, it can wreak havoc on your walls, floors, and roof. Be careful.

Termite Infestation
Termites live in humid environments. They can burrow their way inside homes, especially in wooden materials or books. You should take care of this before it's too late and you have a termite infestation.

Your Attic May be in Danger
If your rain gutters overflow, they will not only damage your roof, but also your attic.

Landscape Damage
When rain gutters are obstructed, the excess water that splashes out of them can kill your plants and grass. When this happens, water can wash away exposed topsoil and sand, damaging your yard. Nobody wants that, right?
We know that it is not easy to keep your rain gutters well maintained, but it is very important that you take care of them in order to avoid future problems. Drainage systems and rain gutters are crucial. Do not neglect them!

Are your rain gutters leaking or clogging? This can cause severe damage! It is imperative that you take immediate action to avoid future harm. Rain Gutters Solution can help! Our staff has more than 20 years of experience cleaning and installing standard and custom rain gutters in Miami-Dade County. Do not hesitate to call us at (305) 270-7779 or fill out our contact form. To learn more about our services, find us on Facebook at Rain Gutters Solution, follow us on Twitter @RainGuttersSolution and Instagram @GuttersSolution. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to find out more about our latest promotions.