The Importance of Well-Maintained Gutters in Albuquerque’s Climate
No one enjoys climbing a ladder every few months to clean their gutters. Out of all the items on the average to-do list, gutter cleaning is probably among the least liked things, alongside others like doing taxes, cleaning a cat’s litter box, and laundry.
But unfortunately, it is something that must be done with regularity to prevent your gutters from becoming clogged, overflowing during rainstorms, and causing foundation or siding issues for your home. What’s worse? Cleaning your gutters or calling someone to fix your foundation? We think you know the answer to that question.
Still, maintaining your gutters in Albuquerque’s unique climate isn’t a recommendation; it’s almost a requirement. Let’s go over why you need well-maintained gutters in our neck of the woods.
The Battle Against Pine Needles
The City of Albuquerque is dotted with numerous pine tree types that provide plenty of shade, oxygen, and pine needles. While pine needles are great for bedding in your yards, they can be a significant problem once they land inside your gutters. Pine needles and other yard debris inside your gutters can gather and cause clogs at critical points in your guttering system.
If you do not have a seamless guttering solution, you may be able to quickly locate clogs by noting leaks. Leaks may indicate where clogging has become an issue inside your gutters. If your guttering system is overflowing during rainstorms, that’s another hallmark of clogging.
Gutter guards, like those offered by ABC Seamless of Albuquerque, cover your existing gutters and protect them from debris like pine needles.
Rain, Rain, Go Away…
According to weather experts, Albuquerque receives around 9 inches of rain annually. While that’s not as much as other West Coast cities like Seattle, we still receive enough rain around here to make gutters necessary to protect your home’s foundation and siding.
Foundation Woes Are No Joke
If your home’s foundation is weak or sagging, then you know a costly repair is just around the corner. Considering the average soil types around Albuquerque – clay and sand are prevalent, for example – maintaining your foundation’s structural integrity is paramount. If your home’s gutters are leaking or overflowing, you’re not providing your home with the necessary protection to prevent foundation issues.
What to Do When Your Gutters Need Work
Qualified professionals must do gutter work, whether it’s installation, repair, or replacement. This gives you confidence in knowing the work was completed by a company with a solid reputation to uphold in the community. No one wants to be known for shoddy or poor-quality work.
ABC Seamless of Albuquerque has a sterling reputation among homeowners and the business community. We offer solutions to all your guttering woes, including gutter protection, installation, repair, and replacement. We’ve been part of this community since 1989, so we know plenty about how a proper guttering system can help save you thousands in repair costs on your home.
Call us today if you’re ready to protect your home from rain!
