Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

Gutters play a critical role in your roofing system and your home. Although, gutters may not seem like a big deal, their job is to redirect the water the runs off your roof away from the foundation of your home. Poorly installed gutters or gutters that have not been cleaned out can't do their job effectively. Read on to learn more about what gutters do for your home from our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Importance of Gutters The purpose of gutters is to keep water away from your house to avoid water damage. A properly installed and maintained gutter system will channel water on your roof down and away from the base of your house. This prevents it from pooling up next to your house where it's likely to find its way inside the foundation. In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. How Gutters Relate to Your Roof In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. Excess water pooling up in your g

Fall is in full swing which means that it's time to start on your fall home maintenance checklist if you haven't already. The leaves will begin to change and start falling off the trees very soon. Maintaining your gutters during the fall when the leaves start falling is extremely important and can help extend the life of your Lake of the Ozarks roof . In today's blog, we'd like to share with you some tips for your fall gutter maintenance. Cleaning Your Gutters One of the most important fall home maintenance tasks is cleaning out your gutters. It's also one that could easily be overlooked. Removing debris from your gutters and downspouts is critical to preventing water damage to your home. If water cannot drain off your roof properly, it can pool up. Those pools of water will cause wear and tear on your roof that can eventually cause a roof leak. Once water gets into your home, even more, damage can occur. Cleaning your gutters twice a year is one of the best

Preventive Maintenance Is Key! Any homeowner can tell you that keeping the honey do's checked off is very important and can save you costly repairs in the long run.   One of the easiest chores to overlook is cleaning the gutters.   Good maintenance is what it takes to keep a waterfall from flowing from your home.  Here are some easy tips to make cleaning the gutters easier: Wear gloves if you are digging out debris by hand to avoid cuts and scrapes. Clean in both the spring and the fall so the build up doesn't solidify as much, making it harder to remove. Using a metal scoop will make it easier to remove items wedged tightly in the small space. Have a good ladder of the correct height for your roof so you are above the gutter, providing a more stable base.  A free standing ladder is best but if you must use an extension ladder make sure it is leaning against something stable and not the gutter which will bend under pressure. Get a power washer with a tel