Check Your Gutters

While you are on the ladder it s a great time to check that the gutters are secure.

Check your gutters. With that in mind take a look at these steps of cleaning out your gutters and downspout before fall. The first step to cleaning your gutters is setting up a sturdy ladder and using it to support you as you clear away leaves and debris with your hands or a small tool like a trowel. Spikes or hangers require relocation up or down to. Check for holes or missing pieces.

Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house. If water fails to flow toward the downspout efficiently the slope is inadequate. Check your gutters nextday inspect local home inspectors. If you find holes in any gutters caulk can be temporary fix until your gutters can be replaced schedule this soon.

If not this is the time to replace any pieces that are not secure. A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. In homes with concrete slabs the water next to the foundation can cause movement and. In homes with basements and crawl spaces we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof.

Inspecting and cleaning your gutters and downspouts all that rain needs to go somewhere and gutters and downspouts direct it away from your house. Confirm that the gutters are properly connected to the rafters and are stable. An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement. You will want to closely examine the spikes or hangars that hold the gutters to your roof as those can become loose and may need to be resecured or even replaced.

If there are any leaks you want to use gutter caulk or silicone to seal the leaks.