Neglecting to Clean Out Your Gutters
Clearing your gutters is the kind of chore that’s easy to put off each year. It’s hardly anyone’s idea of fun having to clean out soggy leaves while balancing on a ladder, and homeowners can often find that they have forgotten to cross this chore off their honey-do list for multiple seasons in a row.
But a clogged gutter can cause big problems, because they are designed to carry water away from the roof, the walls, and the foundation. If the gutter is clogged, the water will follow the path of least resistance, potentially seeping into the foundation or the walls — and causing water damage.
