Winnipeg Gutter Cleaning Services

The primary problem with clogged, leaking, or poorly functioning eavestroughs (gutters) is that rainwater overflows or drips down the walls instead of being directed safely away from the house. This allows water to pool around the foundation, which can seriously compromise its structural integrity and lead to expensive repairs.

The main function of the eavestrough is to deter water from getting too close to the foundation of the building. This can lead to disruption of the integrity of the foundation and potential critical structural damage if neglected for longer periods of time. This will have the greatest impact if your house is already prone to issues with foundation damage – water pooling around foundation or getting in basement etc. Winnipeg is known for its clay-rich soil, which can cause some foundation challenges. The heavy clay soil tends to expand when wet and shrink when dry, leading to shifting and settling of foundations over time. This is why a lot of homes in the area have issues with cracking or shifting foundations. It is also important to ensure the foundation around the house is sloped away from it!
Water coming into the house via the roof areas will, the majority of the time, be the result of a defect with the roof. Water would only enter the roof area via the eavestrough if there is significant rot or damage to the fascia, soffit, or siding behind or around the eave (otherwise the water just overflows to the foundation). This is only in cases of long term neglect. If it is left for an extended period of time, not cleaning your eaves can result in rot and damage to the fascia and roof structure as well.