{"id":1303,"date":"2021-10-14T09:14:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T09:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanroofingnc.com\/?p=1303"},"modified":"2023-10-11T12:12:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:12:06","slug":"how-to-keep-your-gutters-in-good-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanroofingco.com\/nc\/gutters\/how-to-keep-your-gutters-in-good-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Gutters in Good Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your roof is your home\u2019s first line of defense against the elements. But it wouldn\u2019t be able to do its job without the help of your gutter system, which diverts water away from your roof and protects it from moisture damage. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanroofingnc.com\/\">roofing contractor<\/a>&nbsp;inspect and clean your gutters at least twice every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surepulse.com\/backend\/public\/uploads\/photos\/3f133c41262b294e725a24f828679c2b48f49220-101-americanroofingnc2.jpg\" alt=\"Gutters\" width=\"536\" height=\"395\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from routine maintenance, how can you keep your gutters working all year long?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make Sure Your Gutter Is Pitched Correctly&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An incorrect gutter pitch is a common DIY issue. If your gutters\u2019 pitch is too low, water will stagnate in sections of your gutters and create a fertile breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests. And if the pitch is too sharp, water will overflow out of your gutters and may cause leaks. However, if your gutters were installed by a professional&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanroofingnc.com\/residential-roofing\/\">roof replacement<\/a>&nbsp;contractor, you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about whether your gutters were pitched correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install Gutter Guards&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gutter guards reduce your gutter\u2019s maintenance needs by preventing leaves and other debris from entering &#8211; and clogging &#8211; your gutters. They\u2019re a great addition to your home if you just don\u2019t have the time for chores like gutter cleaning or wish gutter maintenance was a bit more convenient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why Install Seamless Gutters?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to reduce your gutters\u2019 maintenance needs, there\u2019s also the option of installing seamless gutters. 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