How Much Damage Do Bad Gutters Cause?

Strong gutter systems are designed to be durable, long-lasting, and immune to destroying your home. But if you currently have bad gutters installed, it may be directly causing serious damage to your home, some of which you may not even know about. 

Perhaps the most common outcome of poor gutters is damage to your home’s foundation and structure from water. These structural damages often come from gutters leaking or being clogged, which are crucial issues that can come from a variety of outside factors influencing the severity of the problem. 

• - Buildup of debris, leaves, twigs, etc., falling into the gutter system
• - Large water accumulation with a poor or failing drainage system
• - Significant weather events, such as heavy rainfall
• - Deteriorating gutter system
• - Improper installation of guttersCommon Damages From Poor Gutters

Debris Buildup

For instances where debris is built up in gutters, clogging and water buildup likely follow due to overflows and being unable to properly drain or flow away from your house. This causes water damage to the home’s structure as the accumulated water weakens the foundation, furthers mold or mildew growth in the gutters, and potentially causes damage to the roof or siding if the gutters begin sagging or pulling away from the house. 

Water Buildup

Weather events like rain or snow can increase your gutters’ vulnerability to becoming damaged if they are in poor condition, especially if the gutters don’t properly drain all the excess water entering the system or aren’t strong enough to hold accumulated elements. Gutters with poor gutter guards will also be incapable of blocking excess water from entering the system, worsening the danger of further damage.

Foundation Issues

Since water from clogged gutters is unable to flow away from the house, it falls and builds up around the home's foundation, eventually creating a weaker structure, cracks in the foundation, wood rot, leaks, flooding, and more interior and exterior damage around the house. 

Pest Infestations

Pest and insect infestations are also a common occurrence since they create a damp and rotting environment that they’re attracted to, and debris-filled areas can attract other animals such as rodents, squirrels, and birds. Moisture buildup and decay are usual problems that attract pests, primarily caused by clogged gutter systems. 

Our Gutter Solution

At Pacific Gutter Company, we install the seamless, all-in-one Gutter Shutter system that is guaranteed to never clog, sag, or pull away from your house, so you will never have to worry about cleaning your gutters, the system being damaged, or it causing issues to your home.

The design features a one-piece gutter guard cover that is strong and durable, made with heavy-duty aluminum and a strong gutter bracket. The gutter guard keeps debris out of the gutter system, and the high back design protects the roof’s fascia board.

Learn more about the Gutter Shutter system and call us today at 1-866-858-6551 to schedule a free estimate for your home.