Thunderbolt, Georgia Water Damage Restoration

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Gutters Damaged By Water And Debris

If people did not realize the importance and value of their home, then they would not be trying to improve its appearance, both inside and out. A lot of time and energy will be put into perfecting flowers, trees, and shrubs all in the name of a well manicured lawn. Something that pertains to the outside of the home that people do not necessarily enjoy maintaining is the gutters on the home.

Gutters play a major role for the outside of the home, but sometimes they are not given the attention they deserve. Gutters are specifically designed and installed to flush away the rain water that runs off of the top of the house. When they are clogged with tree leaves, branches, and other debris or damaged by rust spots, they can be a bigger threat for water damage than they help to repel.

Cleaning out gutters should be done at least once every year because when they become clogged with wet debris, this can cause the rust spots to begin. When rust spots begin leaking water in places that come in contact with wood areas, it can cause the wood to eventually rot. It is a cycle that can start simply from gutters that are not cleaned out often enough. Of course rusting on gutters can occur just from water being flushed through them over the years, but keeping them clean does help a lot.

Since cleaning gutters usually requires a ladder and a few hand tools to remove debris, it can take a couple of days to get the job done. Getting help from a family member, friend, or neighbor who is knowledgeable will also help. If you have a home that has two or more stories, that can flat out be a nightmare. You might end up having to hire a professional from a gutter cleaning company to do it for you.

Gutters that are closed in on the top are the ideal solution for those who hate cleaning gutters. They are well worth the investment you make in them and they are a great home improvement that will last for years to come. The materials that gutters are made from today are more rust resistant and therefore last longer. The tops that close the gutters in will allow water from the housetop to flow in, but not the tree particles that can cause clogs. Animals can not build nests in them either.

Investing in closed top gutters would be the best choice for any homeowner. In addition to not having to worry about the gutters looking unsightly, it will be one warm weather project you can eliminate so that you can spend more time on outdoor projects you enjoy.

Water Damage To Your Foundation

Many of us take a lot of pride in the way the outside of our homes look. We like our yards to be well maintained all throughout the year. This can be a difficult and time consuming task when we try to do all the work ourselves especially when we have a lot of yard to keep up. Keeping up with growing grass, flower beds, tree pruning, and more can be tiresome and expensive, but we do it because we think the appearance of our home is worth the effort it takes.

What is not good for our landscaping is when water wreaks havoc with certain areas in the yard. The worst place in the world for excess water to gather and stand is near the foundation of our house. Water accumulation here can cause some serious problems over time if the problem is not corrected the right way.

Usually when water stands too near the foundation it is because it does not have proper drainage or the landscaping slopes down hill toward the home instead of up and away from it. It is important that the area around the house foundation is higher and this helps the water to flow away from the foundation. Standing water is also a magnet for mosquitoes, but it can cause cracking and leaks in the foundation itself. There are ways to correct the problem and it should be attended to as soon as it is discovered.

If you have a basement in your home, water standing at the foundation can eventually cause you to have leaking into the basement. This can be costly to have repaired, not to mention the aggravation it can cause when a basement in standing in water. Sometimes you might be able to do the landscaping yourself. The problem can also be because of faulty gutters. Check your gutters first to see if that is causing the problem.

If the water issue near your foundation is not being caused from your gutters and you can not alleviate the landscaping problem on your own, you might have to call in a professional landscaper to fix it. It might cost you a little money for the yard repair to be done now, but it will be more expensive later if it causes your foundation to crack and start leaking either underneath your home in the crawl space or into your basement.