When it comes time for fall maintenance chores, some take obvious priority. While cleaning your gutters might not sound very exciting, taking care of this task is most important than you might realize. Fail to clean your gutters and you may see them become clogged with leaves, pine needles, acorns, rodent nests and other debris. Scott Safadi of Cal Bay Property Management recommends keeping these possible consequences in mind as you prepare your property for the fall:
Building Damages Clogged gutters often mean poor water drainage. That can cause plant destruction, erosion and even water seeping into the basement level. Fail to clean your gutters and you may even see the foundation of your property impacted. Siding Damage When water has nowhere else to go, it runs down the side of the dwelling and behind the siding, causing rot to set in. That rot can build behind the walls, doors, and windows, even permeating the wire and piping of the building. Pest Problems The debris caught in gutters is the ideal material for birds, squirrels and mice to call home. If gutters stay clogged long enough, you may need to recruit an exterminator for help. -- Scott Safadi, Cal Bay Property Management
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AuthorScott Safadi leverages extensive experience in the real estate industry to serve as the CEO of Cal Bay Property Management (CBPM), which he founded in Palo Alto, California. Archives
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