Gutters are as important as any other elements of your home. They play an important role in protecting your home from rainwater and if they become too old or are damaged, they will surely have an impact on your household. Home gutters usually have an estimated life span of more than 20 years depending on the type, but there are different situations that can shorten your gutter’s life span. According to gutter cleaning experts, these include weather conditions such as storms, hail, tornadoes, snow, the observation of routine maintenance and other factors.