Clogged gutters?
Failing to maintain your gutters can lead to larger issues that take time and some serious cash. Thankfully, A-Grade Pressure Washing has your back with a few ways to avoid those costly repairs. In addition to our Gutter Cleaning and Gutter Brightening services, we also recommend the installation of The Gutter Basket®!
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why gutter cleaning?
Gutter systems are designed to control the flow of water away from your home, preventing a list of problems. Here are the 5 most common issues that can occur due to clogged gutters.
Cracked Foundations
When water is allowed to settle around your home’s foundation and freezes it causes a condition called frost-heave. This can cause severe cracks to foundation walls. Insect Breeding Ground Free standing water and debris filled gutters are a paradise for several species of insects. Mosquitos, wood destroying insects, wasps, and even termites can live inside your gutters and find their way into your home. Rotten Wood The result of moisture being trapped and cut off from air circulating to dry out the wood fascia around the house can destroy your home. The rotted area will quickly worsen if the gutters are not cleaned. Flooded Basements Though basements are few and far between here in the Greater Houston Area, the number one cause of water damage in basements is clogged gutters. When rainwater comes off your roof and has nowhere to go, it will find the path of least resistance. This is, usually, inside your soffits and siding all the way to the lowest point in the home, your basement. |
gutter baskets
As mentioned at the top of the page, in addition to regular Gutter Cleaning maintenance, we also recommend the installation of The Gutter Basket®! These are perforated metal hoods (or baskets) that fit over downspouts, and acts as a gutter filter or screen, keeping debris away from downspouts while allowing rainwater to flow through without obstruction. Ask your A-Grade Pressure Washing representative about The Gutter Basket® installation!
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gutter cleaning vs. gutter brightening
the traditional form of Gutter Cleaning involves removing debris from the gutters and downspouts and disposing of the debris properly. In recent years, a new option has been added to the table; Gutter Brightening. In this article, we will discuss why Gutter Cleaning is important, why those pesky 'tiger stripes' accumulate on your aluminum gutters, and what we can do to help you renew those gutters to their glory days!
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