After installation of rain gutters in Colorado Springs, it’s essential to keep them clear of debris so water can easily flow to the downspouts and out the extension pipes. Autumn is a particularly important time of year for gutter cleaning. Usually, that’s when the largest amount of clutter winds up in the troughs due to leaves falling from trees. This situation is worsened by water that collects in troughs and starts to freeze.
Ice Dams
Gutters in Colorado Springs that are full of leaves become bogged down with rainwater because that water cannot travel freely. This is an early way to start an ice dam with the trough becoming filled with ice when freezing temperatures set in. With continued snowfall and periods of melting and refreezing, this ice dam becomes large early in the cold weather season.
Icicles hanging from the edge create a lot of extra weight. The troughs start to pull away from the house and now the gutters sag even after all the ice has melted. Ice can start backing up under the shingles, creating leaks inside the house as it melts.
Damage to Landscaping
Rainwater that spills over the sides of the gutter lands next to the foundation or on top of the concrete. This can cause damage to the foundation that may become even worse as freezing temperatures move in and ice forms. Icicles drip water onto landscaping as well, which freezes there. The ice can cause significant destruction to shrubbery and bushes because of its weight.
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