How Are Clogged Gutters a Fire Hazard?

When we go through dry spells here in Texas, the leaves and twigs that get stuck in your gutters can dry out. Many homeowners don’t realize that dried debris in gutters can be one of the biggest preventable reasons for home fires. Something many homeowners don’t think about when safeguarding their homes against fire is cleaning out their gutters. If dried debris inside your gutters is exposed to a spark – whether from lightning, an electrical failure, or even an errant ember from another fire nearby – it can easily become kindling that allows a fire to spread quickly, possibly costing you your home. Even if your roofing system is made of fire-resistant shingles, no material is entirely fire-proof, so damage can certainly still occur.

How to Prevent Your Gutters from Being a Fire Hazard

To prevent debris from accumulating in your gutters, you may want to invest in a gutter protection system. A gutter system with a mechanism that prevents twigs and leaves from entering the trough will help block any debris accumulation, which could greatly prevent future fires. Plus, this system also allows water to flow through the gutter the way it should. Furthermore, you could upgrade your gutters to a seamless gutter system which maximizes water flow and improves the efficiency of your drainage.

BELDON® LeafGuard® Gutter Protection System

The most effective seamless gutter protection system is BELDON® LeafGuard®. Many homeowners throughout Texas have upgraded to the BELDON® LeafGuard® gutter protection system because it is the only seamless gutter system that features a built-in debris-shedding hood. This feature allows rainwater to cascade freely into the gutter basin, while leaves, twigs, and other debris are pushed away to the ground. This way, debris will not be able to build up and dry out in or on your gutters, thus avoiding a fire hazard at your home.

If you are ready to upgrade to the BELDON® LeafGuard® gutter protection system and you’d like to learn more about the advantages offered by our gutters, contact the home improvement specialists at BELDON Roofing Company today.

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