"Homes with blocked or poorly maintained gutters are at higher risk of leaks, damp, and water damage, and new data shows that where you live can make a big difference in how vulnerable your property is this season. The latest "Gutter Risk Index" from Eurocell has ranked towns and cities across the UK by combining factors such as rainfall, housing age, and tree cover to find out where properties face the greatest threat from overflowing or damaged gutters."
"To create the rankings, analysts compared multiple environmental and housing metrics for major UK towns and cities. These included: Average annual rainfall and storm frequency Local tree coverage levels Age and construction type of housing stock Exposure to coastal or maritime weather systems Each factor contributed to an overall "Gutter Risk Index" score out of 100. By combining this information, researchers were able to highlight where overflowing or damaged guttering is most likely to occur, and how regional weather patterns amplify the problem."
As autumn arrives, gutter maintenance becomes crucial to prevent leaks, damp and water damage. A Gutter Risk Index ranks UK towns by combining rainfall, storm frequency, tree cover, housing age, construction type and coastal exposure. Northern and Welsh cities score highest, indicating greater vulnerability, while towns with newer homes and modern drainage such as Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Reading score lowest. Each factor contributes to a score out of 100 to show where overflowing or damaged guttering is most likely and how regional weather amplifies risk. The approach aims to raise awareness of seasonal maintenance to avoid expensive repairs.
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