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Gutters play an important part in protecting your home and foundation from water damage. Putting off cleaning or repairing your roof gutter system can lead to more costly repairs in the future.
Roof gutters need to be maintenanced on a regular schedule every year before the raining season start. This guide will help you in your goal of keeping your gutters in top shape year round.
The Role Gutters Play In Protecting Your Home
Water intrusion into your home can cause major damage in a short period of time. The role of your roof gutter system is to direct that water coming off of the roof away from your home including away from your foundation.
This prevents roof damage facia rotting, soil errosion and damage to basements. Even a minor clog in a gutter can cause serious damage costing hundreds of dollars in damages to walls and siding.
Why Inspect Your Gutters?
It is important to inspect your gutters at least once a year because water flow can be blocked by debris. Leaves dirt moss and other debris block water flow and clog your gutters.
Damage can also be caused by snow, heavy weather events like high winds that damage gutter parts. Down spouts can come loose and clog too causing cracks in your foundation from flooding.
Inspections should include checking the level of your gutters to be sure that the water flows toward the down spout.
How to Clean Roof Gutters Safely
Cleaning roof gutters can be dangerous so here are some helpful instructions and tools that will make the job safer.
• Heavy-duty gloves
• A sturdy extention ladder
• Water hose and spray nozzle
• Plastic bristle brush
• Safety goggles and harness if cleaning from the roof.
The proper ladder is important use an extention ladder that extends at least 3 feet past the gutter. If possible have someone help you and only place the ladder on stable ground.
Step-by-Step Gutter Cleaning Process
Lean your ladder up against the gutter raising at least 3 feet above the gutter. Make sure ladder is firmly placed flat on the ground.
Assess the debris in the gutter and start removing twigs and larger debris. Use your gloved hand to remove leaves and a scoop to remove packed dirt and asphalt shingle gravel. Place in a large bucket or tarp on the ground.
Follow by rinsing the gutters clear of remaining debris. As you do look for leaks and clogs in the downspouts. It is best to clean your gutters twice a year in spring and in fall.
DIY Roof Gutter Repair
Once your gutters are clean and dry and you have identified leaks or clogs it is time to repair them.
Leaks cracks seams and holes can be repaired with silicone sealant. Sagging gutters cause clogs and can be releveled by repairing the mounting brackets.
