Keeping your roof in good condition is an ongoing project, but there is a lot you can do to make it easier. A simple way to protect your roof is to install gutters on your home or commercial building. Our team at Aspen Roofing Services wants to help you keep your roof in the best condition possible, which is why we also offer gutter installation in MA. Gutters protect not only the roof but the entire building, so you should install them if you don’t have any.
Does your home or commercial building have gutters? Here are three ways gutter installation in MA can protect a building.
Collect and Divert Rainwater
When rain hits a sloped roof, it runs down to the ground, following its natural path. However, the end of that natural path can be a place that doesn’t drain effectively. When that happens, there are puddles of standing water around your foundation. Standing water can lead to moisture damage and mold growth and can even crack the foundation if it seeps in. Gutters collect and divert rainwater away from the building so it can drain rather than pool.
Gutters also protect the roof’s edge by channeling water along a specific path rather than running down it. Excess moisture can cause the roofing material and underlayment to deteriorate.
Prevent Erosion
When water hits the same spot repeatedly, whatever it hits wears away over time. If the ground around the foundation erodes, it can lead to structural damage. Many buildings also have roof areas at different heights, and water dripping down from a higher level can erode the materials on a lower level. Gutters catch and divert water so it all flows into a drain rather than dripping down and eroding whatever is below.
Prevent Ice Dams
Ice dams form when melting snow refreezes along the edge of the roof. Gutters divert the water as the snow melts, helping to prevent ice dams from forming. However, gutters alone will not prevent ice dams. You also need to ensure your roof is adequately ventilated to regulate the surface temperature.
Roofing Service and Gutter Installation in MA | Aspen Roofing
Get your roof ready for winter with Aspen Roofing services. Our MA roofing team serves Boston and the North Shore. Contact us today for roofing repairs, gutter installation, and all our services. Need a new roof? Use our instant quote tool!
