Gutter Cleaning Nashville

Gutters are very important: the outside of your building, the foundation and even the inside is at risk if you do not clean them.

Gutters provide a barrier for water during heavy rains which protects roofs, foundations and walls by preventing water damage.

If left in poor condition, gutters can cause structural problems such as buckling rotted fascia boards or sagging ceilings due to leaking insulation.

It's crucial that gutters be maintained regularly so that they don't clog up with leaves, causing water to back up onto the roof. Clogged gutters can also lead to leaks through window frames creating interior damage.

Allowing gutters to get plugged up with leaves can cause them to overflow, because the water isn't going anywhere. When that happens, it can seep into places under your house where there's no barrier between the rainwater and your foundation. 

Once inside your home's basement or crawl space, mildew will start growing on the floor joists and on the wood framing around windows. Mildew is a fungus that is toxic when it grows in high enough levels and causes problems for those who suffer from allergies. It also eats away at window frame paint; eventually rotting out one part of the wood framing here or there until you have a hole or crack letting water into your house whenever it rains. 

Well, that depends. Are your gutters easily accessible? Do you have enough room to get a ladder up against the house and safely work from it?

Once you answer those questions, then you can pretty much figure out how best to clean them yourself or by paying someone else to do it for you. The fastest way is when your gutters are easy to access and there isn't a lot of debris in them already. 

Many people hire a professional gutter cleaning service for this type of job. Roofing companies have special ladders they use and more safety equipment than just a garden variety extension ladder. If certain areas need extra attention (such as bird nests), the professionals will take care of it.

Gutter guards are a temporary measure against debris since they get clogged up themselves eventually. They are installed over your gutters and consist of metal bars or screens that keep leaves, sticks, and the like out of your guttering system. This might help you avoid expensive repairs.

The trick to cleaning your gutters without removing the gutter guards is to clean from below. You can reach up underneath the guards and pick up all the debris you find there, rather than trying to work in front of them.

This makes it easier for you to get at those places that are out of sight, but still a danger to your home's foundation. You might be surprised by how much stuff has built up down there while you weren't looking.

You can tell if your gutters need cleaning by looking for a buildup of debris. If you notice that there are leaves in the gutter, or even algae growing on the inside surface, it's time to get down and dirty with your brush and some soapy water.

If you use gutter guards, check them as well. Sometimes they need cleaning too; even though they keep out most things, they can still become clogged over time. A thorough cleaning every season will help prevent problems in future years.

Depending on how large an area your roof covers and how bad the problem is where you live, you might want to consider having a professional clean your gutters at least once a year, during the fall.

You can use that time to get a head start on getting your house ready for winter weather, and just make it part of your seasonal checklist!

If you live in an area with heavy snow-fall or heavy rains, however, consider doing it earlier so you don't have to worry about frozen or clogged gutters come spring.

Standing water is not normal in gutters, but it's also not a big deal.

If your gutters are just blocked up with leaves and debris, then no problem. If they're blocked up with other things like rocks, sticks, etc, then you might have some problems as these items can cause damage to the roof or foundation of your home if they are allowed to build up over time in the gutters.

In most cases it comes from rainfall that hasn't been collected by the gutter system and has run off downspouts instead. In some cases it could be runoff from snow melting higher on the roof. The first case is more likely than the second during the fall months since we don't typically have snow at this time.

Most certainly! The purpose of gutter guards is to keep the water from flowing off the roof or even worse, blocking up your gutters. If they are done correctly, they will serve that purpose very well.

Any time there's standing water under a section of shingles for too long it can cause moisture to build up in the structure and over time this will develop into mildew and mold which could result in costly repairs like replacing sections or the entire roof.

The other big problem is that with enough pressure built up against them, either because of leaves, twigs or debris collecting on top of them, there is risk of the gutters detaching from the roof, thus exposing the roof to moisture and other problems.

All it takes is one big windstorm to detach a section of gutter because there's too much weight on it, and it can send the debris flying in many different directions and cause damage to your home or property if you're not careful. A good idea would be to regularly check them for buildup before a problem starts, as well as anytime that you see water pooling up around your foundation. It's also wise to check them whenever heavy storms come through; when rain is really pounding against them or they've been blowing in the wind excessively which could lead to more buildup than normal.

There are two main types of gutter protection systems on the market today, one is known as a gutter guard and the other type of system is referred to as a gutter helmet.

Gutter guards will fill up with leaves and debris, but they can be easily removed from your roof without worrying about doing any damage. Gutter helmets cover the entire face of your gutters so nothing will get into them except for rain water. They're ideal for anyone who doesn't have an extra set of hands to clean their gutters regularly or someone who would rather not climb up on their roof just to do some maintenance.

If you've had your gutters for a good amount of time and, because of this fact, they're now clogged with leaves and other debris, it may be time to replace them. If the exterior paint on your home is peeling away where the gutter meets the house or wall, it's also a good indication that you need to replace them.

Some other signs that gutters need to be replaced include:

• Gutters that are over 10 years old.
• Concerns with water drainage, which can lead to pooling around the foundation of your home and erosion damage.

If you feel like it's time to replace your gutters or get some new ones, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind before making a purchase. First, consider what type of material you want them to be made out of. Most homeowners choose aluminum because it's lightweight yet durable and will last for many decades if maintained correctly. Certain types of roof shingles do not pair well with different types of gutter materials, so make sure to check these details before purchasing and installing them. 

If you've noticed water going over your gutters more than usual, it's best to call a professional roofer. The short answer is that there's a blockage somewhere in the system and needs cleared out with a high-pressure water jet or some other appropriate tool. After getting rid of the obstruction(s), make sure to have them cleaned regularly so this doesn't happen again.

If they've never been cleaned before, you might not even realize how bad the problem is until you see what's already inside of them! Dirt, leaves and mold have built up over time and really need to be cleaned out as soon as possible.