12/06/2023
How Leaves in Gutters Damage Your Roof
Though clogged gutters can create problems like stained woodwork and foundation deterioration, leaves trapped in your gutters can damage your roof. Frozen wet leaves will act as an ice dam, causing rainwater to back up in the system. And when water backs up, it will push up underneath your shingles. Eventually, this results in damage to your roof deck.
Once roof damage happens, not only will you need to pay for expensive repairs, but it can cause water to seep into your home and allow mold, mildew, and bacteria to spread in your attic and walls.