What If I Don't Maintain My Gutters?

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704
(631) 816-2498

Gutter maintenance is an important part of a homeowner’s seasonal to-do list. Without properly maintained gutters you leave your home unprepared and unequipped to handle the harsh weather ahead. Don’t believe us? Here are some of the most common issues that homeowners may face when they fail to clean and repair their gutters regularly.

Gutter Leaks - If you fail to clean your gutters they can become clogged, causing water to spill over and leak down your home’s exterior. The weight of debris can also cause your gutters to sag or break along a seam, which causes leaking as well.

Roof Damage - If your gutters are not functioning properly, water will pool and spill out onto your home’s roof. If overflow accumulates on the roof it can cause damage and leaking indoors from excess water-weight and rot.

Flooding - Your gutters are meant to steer water away from your home’s base, but unkempt gutters may not be successful. If water spills down your home’s side it can pool around your foundation and in basement window wells, eventually seeping its way in and causing a flood.

Wood Rot - Gutters protect your home from being saturated by water during heavy rainfall. However, if they’re not maintained the water can settle and accumulate in and around your home’s wooden structure or siding and cause rotting.

Foundation Damage - Your home’s foundation is porous in nature, which is why it is important to keep water far away. If water infiltrates your foundation it can cause cracking, shifting and even mold growth.

Pest Problems - Many pests are drawn to the moist conditions of rotting wood and stagnant water. Without a properly maintained and functioning gutter system you put your home at a greater risk for attracting insects like, carpenter ants, roaches, earwigs, mosquitoes and termites.

Waterlogged Landscape - Without a way to redirect rainwater the flower beds, shrubs and grassy patches surrounding your home can become overrun with water. This can cause them to suffocate, develop fungal diseases and eventually die.

Cleaning your gutters is a dangerous, dirty and difficult job. That’s why we suggest leaving the gutter cleaning and gutter repairs to the professionals at All Aluminum Gutters. Serving Long island, Queens, Westchester and the Bronx for over 30 years, there’s no gutter job we can’t handle!

To learn more about our gutter cleaning and repair services, click here or call 631-816-2498. We even offer free in-home consultations and estimates!

How Can Clogged Gutters Damage My Home?

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

The most important benefit that gutters can provide for any home is protection from potential water damage caused by harsh weather conditions. Water, though a necessity for plant and human life alike, can be extremely destructive and even deadly if left to it’s own devices. In order to reinforce the need for gutters even further, here are a few very real ways that improperly functioning or clogged gutters can impact the well being of your home.

Cracked Foundation - Gutters are meant to redirect water away from your home’s foundation. When a clog is present, water has no choice but to spill over the side of your gutter system, down your home and to its base. Pooling water can infiltrate your home’s foundation, causing cracks and shifting over time, and in extreme cases it can lead to collapse.

Rotten Wood - Most gutter systems are supported and attached to the home by wooden fascia boards. Pooling caused by a clog can allow for wood rot to take hold, jeopardizing your home’s structure and welcoming pests like termites to infest your home. If your home also has wooden siding the overflow caused by the clog can spill down over your siding and cause rot there as well.

Waterlogged Landscape - While water is usually a good thing for your landscape, too much of it can be detrimental. When water cascades down your home's side and into your flowerbeds the ground can become over-saturated, suffocating flowers, trees and other shrubbery that may be surrounding your home.

Interior Damage - Once your home’s outer layer has been damaged and permeated by water, what’s to stop it from making its way inside? Damaged siding, rotten fascia boards and foundation cracks all provide points of entry for flooding water, mold growth and pests alike.

So, now that you understand how important it is to keep your gutters cleaned and unclogged, the next step is to pick up the phone and give us a call!

At All Aluminum Gutters, we guarantee all of our work and understand the crucial role that gutters play in protecting your home. As you now know, it’s very important to keep your gutters clean so that they can continue to work properly and protect your home from costly water damage.

To learn more about our gutter cleaning and repair services, click here or call 631-816-2498. We even offer free in-home consultations and estimates!

What Can Affect the Performance of Your Gutters?

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

Having a gutter system that works to its fullest potential is extremely beneficial when it comes to keeping your home safe from damage caused by harsh weather conditions. As we enter into hurricane season here on Long Island, it’s important to make sure that your gutters are performing at their absolute best at all times. In an effort to help you keep your gutters going strong and your house protected from water damage, wood rot and more, here are a few key things to watch for that can have a negative effect on your gutter system’s performance.

Uninvited Guests - Almost any kind of animal or pest can take up residence in your gutter system, causing it to malfunction in more ways than one. Birds or rodents that nest in your gutters can cause clogs or deterioration of the system components and their weight can weigh it down causing structural damage.

Trees & Shrubbery - While your landscaping might be perfectly kept, the presence of overhanging trees or shrubs poses a serious threat for your gutter system. Not only do leaves, twigs and over debris tend to get stuck in gutters, but a severe storm can cause large limbs to fall, resulting in significant damage to your gutters and home as a whole.

Missing Parts - Every piece of a standard gutter system needs to be in place in order for your gutters to move water away from your home safely. Remember that your eaves should be protected with proper splash blocks, a gutter essential that is often overlooked during installation.

Improper Installation - When it comes to installing gutters, there’s a ton that can go wrong. That’s why we suggest leaving the installation to the pros! From an inaccurately judged pitch, to a misdirected downspout, even the slightest slip up during installation can put you at risk of incurring costly home repairs in the future.

As you can probably gather, keeping your gutters in shape is simple as long as you follow a regular cleaning regimen and look out for any damaged or missing components. While gutter maintenance and repair can be handled as a DIY project, it’s always best to consult a professional to make sure that any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently for maximum protection against the elements.

For more information about the gutter cleaning, repair and installation services that All Aluminum Gutters provides, call 631-816-2498 to speak with a representative and receive a complimentary consultation and estimate.

3 Problems That Functioning Gutters Can Avoid

All Aluminum Gutters

531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

As many homeowners on Long Island will tell you, September through November is hurricane season, filled with stormy skies and rain galore. In addition to being a stylish accent on any home, rain gutters serve to collect water that comes down onto your home during a rainstorm and carry it safely away from the house to avoid destructive water damage. Not convinced? Here are three of the most detrimental issues that homeowners may face, and they can all be avoided by installing properly functioning rain gutters.

1. Flooded, moldy basement. If you have a basement but do not have a gutter system, you’re at risk of a flood. Without anything to catch and redirect the heavy rain, the water will spill down the side of the house and pool at it’s base, pouring into your basement window wells. Pretty soon the wells will become too full and water will begin to seep in through porous cement walls or unsealed window frames. If you don’t notice the water right away it can sit within your floors and Sheetrock, presenting the perfect cold, dark, wet conditions for mold to thrive.

2. Damaged, weakened foundation. When water pools at your foundation it can eat away at and erode the cement over time. Cracks can form and a study foundation can become weakened and shifted by water damage. Not only will your home lack a strong base, but your windows and doors will begin to sag, as the house will no longer sit evenly on its base..

3. Warped, stained siding. As the water cascades down the side of your home you risk the chance of having to deal with water stains, peeling paint, rotting, and more. Like a good gutter system, your siding is meant to protect your home. Without properly secured siding, water will get into your walls and can potentially cause damage to your Sheetrock and insulation. Gutters however, can catch the rain and redirect it so that it doesn’t pour down your siding.

If your home is without rain gutters or has a damaged gutter system, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call All Aluminum Gutters today and we’ll have a new set of gutters up in no time.

If you live in Long Island, New York City or any of its 5 boroughs and would like more information about our gutter repair, installation and cleaning services, call 631-816-2498 today!