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Whatever time of year it is, making sure your gutters are working efficiently is vital to keep your roof and outside areas well-maintained. Leaves, along with twigs and other debris are the main problems for clogged gutters and also general problems to your roof.

If left untreated, rotting leaves can become the perfect place for mould to thrive which can cause health issues. Here at Roofclad, we never want this to be an issue for your business, so we’ve put together some tips to help you keep on top of your gutters and prevent gutter clogging.

Why Is It Important To Stop Your Gutter From Clogging?

The main reasons why it’s important to stop your gutters from clogging are:

Preservation Of Structural Integrity

If gutter clogging occurs and is left untreated, it weakens the guttering causing it to eventually break. If this problem is left for a long period of time, the structural integrity of the building could be compromised requiring remedial work in the walls, windows, and foundations.

Prevention Of Water Damage

The purpose of guttering is to allow rain and melted snow to drain away safely, protecting your home from water damage. Without an effective guttering system, rain will collect on your roof and can cause damage such as rot and mould as well as condensation to windows and ultimately foundation damage. Therefore it is important to make sure your guttering remains debris-free so that can work effectively and protect your home from water damage.

Avoidance Of Workplace Disruptions

If damage occurs to the structure of your building as a result of a clogged gutter, repair work will have to be carried out. Depending on the severity of the damage, this could disrupt your business if parts of your building are unusable, or if stock is ruined as a result of a leak of damp walls.

Gutter Maintenance FAQs

How Often Should By Gutter Be Checked? At least once a year but more regular checks over the autumn and winter will help to prevent clogged gutters.
Can I Check My Gutter? We do not recommend that you check your guttering yourself and get a roofing expert to do it. They are experienced in checking gutters safely and will spot any potential problems or the severity of any existing issues.
Why Does My Gutter Need Checking Regularly? Regular checking is important to make sure the gutters are free from any debris so that you have a fully functioning guttering system. Dealing with a clogged gutter before it causes damage to your guttering system and the structure of your building is so important.
Be Aware Of Your Surroundings If your building is surrounded by tall trees the gutters are likely to get clogged with leaves and twigs. More regular checking and maintenance is therefore likely to be required.

5 Ways To Stop Your Gutter From Clogging Up

Regular Professional Inspections

A gutter guard is designed to help prevent leaves and other debris from clogging your gutters, preventing them from working properly. They work like filters inside or over gutters that still allow water to pass through, but collect the debris. However, gutter guards also require maintenance and cleaning so that they continue to work effectively.

Implement Routine Cleaning Protocols

Having a maintenance routine for your building that includes the roof and everything on it will help to avoid blocked gutters becoming a problem. Our gutter maintenance services will help to keep on top of repairs and include having the gutters cleaned and debris removed so that they do their job and work efficiently for many years to come.

Proper Downspout Placement

One way to avoid getting clogged gutters is to ensure your downspouts are fitted correctly. Too few for the size of your roof could lead to rainwater, leaves, and debris collecting in certain areas leading to your gutters becoming clogged.

Invest In High-Quality Gutter Systems

The key to guttering doing its job is to make sure it is fit for purpose in the first place. Cutting corners and buying a cheap product is unlikely to be the cost-saving exercise that you’d hoped it would be as they are unlikely to last and may be prone to breaking under the weight of a heavy downpour or snowfall.

Investing in a good quality guttering system will be more cost-effective in the long term as providing it is well maintained, it should last for years.

Our Services

Here at Roofclad, we provide several different types of guttering services which include:

  • General Guttering. Our team of experts can advise you on the right type of guttering for your building. From composite to metal-coated twin-skin built-up gutters with a solid flat insulation board between them so that cables can be concealed or single-skin gutters made from UPVC half round, 0.7mm plastisol coated steel trimline and galvanised steel box gutters.
  • Gutter lining. Many gutters can be refurbished to repair leaking joints. A gutter liner made from PVC membrane-lined metal can be installed without the need to remove existing gutters. This is a simple, cost-efficient way of overlaying the existing gutter and alleviating all gutter leaks in one simple solution. Coating of an existing gutter is another method of prolonging the lifespan and removing water ingress into the building.

Contact Us

Roofclad Systems have been providing roofing and gutter services to the North East including Newcastle and Yorkshire for over 45 years. Get in touch with our expert team to find out how we can ensure your gutters work hard for your building.