Gutter Maintenance
Tips to Prevent Gutter Problems
Gutters are an essential part of keeping a roof watertight. It is important to keep them in good condition, because once they start leaking, it can create a big problem for your home or business. Gutters are designed to channel rainwater away from the foundation of a home and out into the yard. When they become clogged, water seeps back against the house’s foundation causing problems like rot, mold, and structural damage. But there are ways to prevent this! Read on on for helpful tips to prevent gutter problems from happening to your home or business.
The gutters on your house are one of the most overlooked parts of the exterior. They get ignored until they start to leak and cause an annoying mess in your yard. You might not think about them much, but you should! A gutter can become clogged with debris over time, causing water to back up and spill out into your yard or even onto other people’s property.
Here’s what you can do:
To prevent this from happening, there are 3 things that you should do:
- Schedule a professional gutter service 2-3 times per year for cleaning and maintenance
- Keep gutters clear by keeping leaves and large debris away from them
- Inspect your gutters for effectiveness. For your gutters to work properly, they should slope down 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) toward the downspout for every 10 feet (3.0 m).source
Have Your Gutters Installed by Professionals
Gutters need to be positioned, attached, and angled correctly to do their job. Hangers and other hardware must be positioned so they can support the weight of the gutters and prevent sagging. Gutters must be angled so water will drain and not pool inside and then overflow. Downspouts must extend far enough to carry water away from the house so it won’t run toward it and damage the foundation or flood the basement. If you’re not an experienced contractor, hire professionals to install gutters so you don’t get stuck with costly repair bills.
Schedule Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance at least 2-3 times a Year
A professional gutter cleaning will remove all clogs and ensure that it’s free of debris. Our Gutter Bros gutter maintenance program includes checking the roof, gutters, downspouts and drains for any signs of leakage or damage from fallen branches or storm events.
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