Gutter Repair McKinney, TX

Your siding and other exterior elements of your home are designed to resist moisture, but they can only take so much abuse before they begin to degrade.

Here are some unpleasant symptoms of water damage from broken and clogged gutters.

• Leaking Roof: When the flow of water is prevented, it can remain on your roof instead, causing a lot of major roofing problems that include leaks, missing shingles, and rotting fascia boards, which are the part of the roof where the gutters are usually attached and therefore the first casualty of damaged rainwater disposal systems. It also causes water to leak into window and door frames as well as siding, where it can cause more water damage inside your walls.
• Rotting Wood Trim: Timber is vulnerable to wood rot when it has a high moisture content. Door and window casings are frequently made from timber, and that deteriorated, crumbling wood lets even more water seep in. It also ends up costing you money by degrading your home's energy efficiency and forcing you to pay more on your monthly energy bills.
• Damaged Foundations: Excess water accumulates in the soil around your foundation, eating away at the concrete until it cracks. It can also wash soil out from under the foundation, causing major problems like sinking or heaving.
• Pest Infestations: All the gaps, cracks, and holes caused by damage from excessive exposure to rainwater are ways for insects, rodents, and other pests to find their way into your home and cause trouble. Some species, such as carpenter ants or termites, can cause major destruction in a short span of time.

Gutter guards stop debris such as pine needles from getting into the rainwater channels, while still letting water in. They reduce the need for gutter cleaning, but they can't lock out 100% of all debris, so the occasional cleaning is still necessary. But they do prevent wear and tear damage, and don't need to be cleaned as often, so it is worthwhile. We can take care of gutter guard installation as part of your McKinney gutter repair services.