While rain is great for gardens and landscaping, it also presents certain obstacles, particularly in terms of controlling water flow around your home. To avoid problems like water damage, flooding, and erosion, it is crucial that residential gutters be maintained, preferably before the forecast calls for rain.
The following advice will help you ensure your gutters are ready for whatever rain comes your way:
- Make Sure Your Gutters Are Clean: It’s imperative to give your gutters a thorough cleaning so that rain won’t cause issues. This calls for clearing away any debris that has gathered, including leaves and twigs. Water overflowing from clogged gutters can harm your foundation, siding, and roof.
- Examine For Damage: Every once in a while, you should look for any indications of damage on your residential gutters, including cracks, rust, or loose fasteners. This is crucial to ensuring that your gutters can withstand the increased water flow during a severe downpour. If you notice damage, contact our team right away.
- Check for Proper Fit: Verify that all gutter hangers and fasteners are fastened to your house firmly. Your gutters may sag or separate during severe downpours if there are missing or loose fasteners compromising their stability.
- Remove Overhanging Branches: Prune any branches that are hanging over your roof or gutters. This lessens the possibility of damage during storms by keeping leaves and other material from falling straight into the gutters.
- Establish Appropriate Drainage: When it rains, check that water drains away from your home’s foundation. By preventing water buildup close to your house, proper drainage lowers your chance of flooding and foundation damage.
You can prevent water damage to your home and make sure that rainwater is properly diverted away from your property by following the tips above. Additionally, if we’re not part of your residential gutters maintenance plan, contact our team to see how we can help you with these tips and more.