Keeping your gutters clean allows fresh rainwater to flow through, and is better than letting the water sit on your roof. If water does damage to your roof, you may need to call a professional roofing company to make repairs.
The care of your gutters is something that most homeowners know they need to do, but often don't have the time. With five quick tips, you can keep your gutters clean throughout the year and avoid expensive repair bills. With that said, here are five tips to keep your gutter clean throughout the year.
Make Sure Your Gutter Is Clean
Gutter clean-out is a necessary procedure to avoid clogged gutters. The leaves, sticks, and dirt that accumulate in your gutter will slide down when it rains. Not everything comes out so easy though. Tree branches coming off the roof during the autumn seasonal change, or birds using sticks and twigs for nest material, can cause problems as well. That is why it’s important to get up there regularly to clean your gutters.
You may think you don't need to perform this task annually because everything may easily slide off on its way down once the water comes bustling through. However, not all debris
is removed with rainwater.
Ensure Downspouts Aren't Clogged
Water can lead to mold and mildew if it sits in gutters. When rainwater runs off of a roof, one way this runoff water collected on your property or street below gets carried away is by the downspouts at each end (down from where they enter through knobs). If these spouts get clogged with dirt and leaves, they won't be able to flow, which puts pressure directly onto your plumbing system that can lead you right back into sagging problems all over again.
Check if Gutter Spikes Are Loose
The spikes are the connectors going through eaves and gutters into your roofing from below. You'll notice them because they're long. If they don't reach down, you will need them fixed or replaced because it could mean there's a separation happening on top. You can tell if these become loose by looking for jiggling in their placement next time it rains. When this happens, professionals recommend fixing anything out front immediately so that there is no risk for any future damages.
Clean the Gutters With Water
To get your gutter system flowing again, you can use a power washer or hose to rinse away any leaves and debris. As long as the spikes stay fixed and there aren't any clogs in the drain line from blocked entries, no damages will be done.
Check for Any Leaks
In conclusion, once the whole system is clear, run water through the system to look for holes, cracks in the caulking at the seams, or other areas of damage that may be leaking. Repair any leaks right away. If you need assistance repairing your gutter system, contact a professional gutter company to help.
