Fall & Rainfall

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

Happy Fall! While fall leaves are beautiful, they can also cause ugly issues for homeowners when mixed with rainfall. Your friends here at SERVPRO want to remind you that if leaves are not removed frequently from your gutters, they can pile up and cause potential water damage to your home.

Here are a couple of reasons why regular gutter maintenance is so crucial during this time of year! Clearing debris prevents water accumulation, water damage, and fungal growth on your roof and in your home. Gutters, packed full of leaves, accumulate water along the roofline of your home as well as areas near the opening of your downspout when it begins to rain. When a blockage occurs, it begins to decrease the structural integrity, and longevity of your roof if not promptly addressed! If there are lockages in your downspout, it can also cause pools of water in your yard, unwanted drainage in your crawl space, and water ruts to form in your flower beds or yard. 

Not only does this accumulation of water cause damage to your yard and roof, but it also can cause leaks in the interior of your home. These leaks can cause water damage to your ceilings, ceiling lights, walls, and can even reach down to your floors. This has the potential to cause fire hazards as well as trap moisture in your walls. 

When leaks are left unattended for an extended period, mildew and other hazardous fungal growths such as algae, moss, mildew, and mold can be present. Fungal growth can decrease the aesthetic appeal of your home when it forms green and black spots that appear on your interior walls, roof, and exterior walls. More importantly, exposure to hazardous mold poses a direct threat to you and your family. 

If you find yourself facing any of these issues this fall, don't do it alone! Your SERVPRO professionals are here and happy to help you any way we can! We will make it "Like it never even happened,” so you can continue to enjoy this beautiful time of year!