The best gutter protection system doesn’t just keep your eavestroughs free from clutter and debris, it can also save you a lot of headache dealing with the problems that result from clogged gutters. One such example of a gutter-related problem is, surprisingly, basement flooding. When your gutters become too clogged up, the runoff from your roof has nowhere to go. Eventually, the water may find its way into your basement where it can cause flooding.
Flooding doesn’t happen only on rainy days. In fact, it’s more common in winter than any other time of the year. Melting ice and snow is the number one cause of basement leaks and floods. Let our experts at ABC Seamless Siding give you tips on how to prevent this problem from occurring.
Improper Gutter Installation
When your gutters are incorrectly sized, they might not be able to handle the amount of rain and snow that your home faces every year. This can cause overflowing which, in turn, leads to basement flooding. Additionally, if your downspouts are placed too close to your foundations, they may be draining your roof of water directly into your basement. Always have your gutters and downspouts installed and serviced by trained professionals to avoid these types of problems.
Melted Snow
Your roof radiates a lot of heat during winter. This melts the ice and snow on top of your home. The problem happens when this melted snow refreezes before it reaches the edges of your roof. Over time, this frozen runoff can reach a point where it stops your roof from draining properly, creating what is known as an ice dam. You can prevent ice dam formation with a good heated gutter system.
Clogged Gutters
A lot of basement flooding problems can be traced back to your gutters and downspouts. That’s why it’s important to invest in only the best gutter protection system so you don’t have to spend most of your winters mopping up a wet basement.
At ABC Seamless Siding, we can help protect your gutters from clogging and your basements from flooding. Give us a call at (800) 824-3772 or fill out our contact form and request a free estimate on effective gutter protection systems today. We serve homeowners in Anchorage and other nearby areas in Alaska.
