Wednesday 30 November 2011

Gutters Getting Clogged

By Greg Tranp


Clogged gutters stop the flow of water on the rooftop to the soil below allowing the water to back-up and ultimately stay inside the gutter system. As time passes this extra weight on the gutters applies excessive stress at the weak spots across the gutter creating it to droop, bend, sag and also pull away from your house.

When gutters are blocked then water will start to flow off the side of the roof. This may bring about extra water in places in your drive way or grass. If too much water falls in your yard too rapidly it can bring about flooding. The soil won't be able to soak up water fast enough.

As water rests in the gutters, gravity will begin to shift the water towards the lowest points along the equipment. In the need to release pressure, often times water travels back towards the home where it'll saturate and soak the inside of your wall.

When the water runs its course through the rooftop tarp and plyboard, it starts to collect at the lowest elevation on the roof of the home. Over time as the water accumulates, it'll soak the ceiling creating a slow drip.

Blocked rain gutters enable rain water to pool about the side of the house as well as into the foundation where by it'll seep into weak and exposed penetration points. When the water gets frozen in the winter months, it's going to expand and crack the foundation leading to separation of concrete and uneven floors.

With all the dampness created from the decaying timber and water held in the damaged framework, the house has now set up a perfect environment for a variety of insects, including termites.

With long time standing water in the gutters, water can get trapped inside vertical walls. Lumber framework within the home which is exposed to wetness as well as dampness it will start to decompose.




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