Your home’s rain gutters are the practically invisible hero of your home. When they’re working as they should be, you don’t really think much about them. You may not put a moment’s thought into the fact that your rain gutters are moving water away from your home and protecting your property from roof to foundation.

Though, if your gutters are clogged or damaged, water can build up outside of your home in places where it shouldn’t. One of the most common and costly forms of damage due to gutter problems is water accumulation in your basement. Read on to learn how our gutter experts at J&J Roofing in Roseville help protect homeowners’ basements and homes.

When Gutters Aren’t Functioning Properly

You might be surprised to learn that trouble with your gutters can create a problem in your basement. But there are a few reasons this can happen. When a gutter becomes clogged, you can end up with a rain gutter waterfall effect caused by overflow in one spot. This can cause trenching on the ground, and when there’s a high amount of rainwater, it can seep into cracks in your basement walls.

There are a few reasons gutters can become clogged, including nests from small animals and debris from nearby trees. Avoiding these problems is as simple as keeping your gutters cleared out and functioning properly.

Here are a few more gutter problems that may lead to water accumulation outside your home:

●        Breaks in gutter joints

●        Cracks

●        Rusting

Addressing a Gutter Clog

If you suspect there’s a clog in your gutter system, you need to address it soon. Otherwise, what seems like a small issue right now could lead to more significant damage over time. Trenching and water accumulation can also lead to foundation and siding damage on your home.

You can test a gutter clog by streaming your garden hose through it. If there is a problem, our gutter replacement and repair team can remove the clog and damaged parts for you. But ultimately, keeping your gutters clear and free of clogs is up to you.

Solutions for Water Accumulation

One way to avoid problems from gutter clogs is by installing a gutter guard system. With a gutter guard to prevent the accumulation of debris and nesting critters, you won’t have to worry about climbing up a ladder and clearing out your gutters the old-fashioned way. We can also use our seamless gutter technology to create a custom gutter system that is far less likely to become damaged over time. That’s because most gutter problems occur at the seams and joints of a system.

Connect With our Roseville Gutter Installation and Maintenance Services

If you’ve got water around the edge of your home and dripping into your basement, it’s more than just a minor hassle. Mold growth and water damage are serious problems that can result from water leaking into your basement due to faulty gutters.

If you’re concerned about the condition of your rain gutters, let our team of gutter pros at J&J Roofing in Roseville speak to you about our options. Say goodbye to saggy, unattractive gutters for good and get a set of beautiful aluminum gutters that will look great on your home. Talk to our gutter installation professionals at 586-445-6455 or contact us for a completely free gutter guard estimate.