When the weather gets hot, the gutters are in trouble. Like every season, summer presents a slew of risks to your home’s gutters. Sure, you might not be facing icy snow storms. You might not be battling falling foliage. Summertime does present a number of natural threats to your home, however. If you want to make sure your gutters can withstand the seasonal shift, take these following summertime gutter problems to heart.
Problem One: Mold
From the start of spring, debris will collect in your gutters. Well before summer, it’ll start to decompose. Once May hits, your gutters may be a mold breeding ground. If the mold grows unchecked, it might weaken the structural integrity of your gutters. It can even reach your home’s interior, hurting your family’s health.
Problem Two: Blockage
Summer is a time for thunderstorms. Once the heavy spring rains have subsided, subsequent summertime showers might present a problem for your gutters. In fact, overflowing gutters in the summer can create massive leaks. Heavy rainfall can compact your gutter’s debris, creating a blockage. Over time, this blockage can split your gutter network apart, damaging your roof.
Problem Three: Wildfires
That’s right: Your gutters can create small fires. Dry leaves, twigs and debris are perfect kindling. Because your gutter network is metal, it’s possible these debris can spark a fire. While a wildfire isn’t incredibly likely, it’s still possible. Smoking leaves, in the heat, may be blown from your gutter into the yard. Then, flames may form.
Problem Four: Insects and Birds
Insects and birds may be treating your gutter system as a seasonal home. Once these critters arrive, other critters will arrive to eat them. This means you might face a gutter system which houses lizards, frogs, snakes and rodents. These animals can create gutter blockages. They can also stress your system’s weight tolerance, contributing to a warped gutter foundation.
Are You Prepared?
You don’t need to wait for a siding installation to check up on your gutters. If you’re worried about seasonal pests, rainfall and other hazards, reach out to Anderson Exteriors today. We’re always ready to inspect, repair and even install gutters for our Rapids and Andover, MN homeowners.
Check out our available gutter repair, replacement and installation options. Then, give us a call at 763-323-0970. We’re ready to de-clog, clean and repair any torn metal. We’ll even offer to install our Premier gutter covers. Gutter covers keep critters, leaves and debris away from your system—maintaining your home’s appearance and health. Contact our contractors today, and make sure your gutter system is safe, year-round.