Underperforming Gutters Can Cause Serious Damage
When you compare the damage caused by faulty gutters to the price of LeafGuard Gutters, the cost is relatively cheap. Listed below are the 4 most expensive damages caused by underperforming gutter systems.
Foundation Damage
When your home does not have a fully functioning gutter system, rainwater can overflow and pool on the ground below. This continuous pooling of water if left untreated can cause soil erosion, cracks in the foundation, walls, and baseboards, and sagging floors. According to Angie’s list, foundation repair can cost anywhere from $250 to $12,000.
Siding Damage
An inch of rainfall on a typical 1,000 sq. ft. roof can send over 600 gallons of water into your gutters and downspouts. If your gutters are not performing correctly or able to handle the amount of rain coming off of the roof, rainwater can spill over or behind the gutter and down the exterior wall of your home damaging and or warping the siding, eventually leading to mold growth.
Depending on the type of siding, a replacement can cost anywhere from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.
Roof Damage
Your roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home. Your gutter’s job is to capture water from your roof and safely direct it away from your home. When your gutters are clogged and cannot drain properly water can overflow and pool back onto the roof.
Over time this puts your roof at risk for leaks, cracks, roof sags and shingle damage which can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars in repair cost.
In the winter, ice dams are another factor that can cause leaks and put extra weight on your gutters causing them to pull away from your home. Ice dams are due to warm air leaking into the attic and heating up the underside of your roof, which leads to a continuous melting and freezing cycle.
Eliminate Costly Damages with LeafGuard
Eliminate damages and avoid putting your health at risk with LeafGuard® Brand Gutters. LeafGuard is the only original and one-piece gutter system, with a built-in hood that covers the gutter bottom and deflects leaves and other debris. The seamless design keeps debris from collecting in your gutters which:
- Prevents clogs from forming
- Keeps rainwater flowing freely
- Eliminates leaks and the threat of water damage
- Makes climbing ladders to clean gutters unnecessary.
Contact LeafGuard of Cincinnati to get your free LeafGuard® Gutter estimate today.
