When you're weary
of having to regularly clean your gutters, you might have thought about doing
away with them altogether. Sadly, removing your gutter isn't an option.
The International
Residential Code doesn't specifically require gutters, but it does mandate the
construction of a drain piping system in homes through which rainwater and
melting snow can flow from the roof on to the ground. The lack of any system,
especially on the roof, can cause water to infiltrate the nooks and crannies of
your home and promote mold growth, water damage, and the deterioration of your
home’s foundation. Gutters offer the most effective means of draining water
from roofs.
Removing trees to
eliminate falling leaves may not be a good option, either. A lot of foliage
comes from trees located beyond your property line, which you can't touch
without permission. Felling a tree in your own property also presents risks
that could be far worse than your clogged gutter problems.
A better way to
avoid backbreaking gutter maintenance work is by using gutter guards, which can
protect the entire length of the gutter from leaves and other debris. Gutter
guards allow a very small opening through which only water can pass, keeping
out leaves, seeds, and other kinds of debris.
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