The Ultimate Checklist For Gutters Before the Rainy Season
Rainy Season Gutter Checklist
As the rainy season approches, preparing your gutters is essential to protect your home from potential water damage. A little maintenance now, can save you from costly repairs later. Here’s a through checklist to get your gutters rain-ready:
What to do: Remove debris by clearing out any leaves, twigs and any other debris that may be causing blockages and stopping rainwater to run freely. After removing the debris, using a garden hose and flushing out any remaining dirt out of your gutters. This helps reveal any leaks or issues that might be hidden
What to do: It's important to examine your gutters for any possible signs of damage or wear. Small cracks may seem like not a big deal but they can worsen with heavier rainflow that can cause leaks or overflow. Next, examine your seams, these are the spots that are prone to leaks or cracks. Resealing or replacing the problem sections would prevent water from escaping.
What to do: Over the course of some time screws and nails can loosen due to weather and weight from debris. Make sure they are tightened to keep the gutters stable.
Gutter Guards or screens can help keep leaves and larger debris out while allowing rainwater to pass through. This can reduce the frequency of clean outs.
What to do: Clogs in downspouts can cause clogs. Using a plumbers snake or hose can help clear it out.
By maintaining your gutters regularly, especially during rainy seasons, it can help protect your home from costly water damage. Typically during spring and fall seasons is when these gutter checks should be done. If you are in the need of assistance of gutter cleaning, repairs or replacements, feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to help!