What You Need to Know About Gutter Cleaning & Maintenance
As a homeowner, it seems the job never finishes. You must always be on the lookout for signs of damage potential signs to ensure your home is safe and efficient. A commonly overlooked facet of homeownership is your gutter system.
Let’s dive into what you need to know about gutter maintenance!
Gutter Inspection
The first step to gutter maintenance is regular inspection. Inspecting your exterior like roofing, siding, and gutters help spot damage before they become too costly.
Here’s what to look for during your yearly or twice-yearly gutter inspection.
Clogged Gutters
Gutters take in debris like leaves and twigs over the year, which accumulate and clog them. Look for the consistency of water flow during the next storm to determine how clogged they are or, if you have access to a ladder and can safely do so, climb up and take a look.
Improperly Pitched or Loose Hanging Gutters
During storms, wind may knock your gutter system away from the eaves, which causes them to hang or slope improperly. Conversely, ice dams’ bulging mass also pushes out gutters’ screws meant to hold them in place.
If you spot your gutters at an odd pitch, you want to contact a trusted contractor to recalibrate them.
Gutter Cleaning & Maintenance
Gutters should be cleaned during your inspections, granted you have the time and resources. Here’s what to put on your gutter cleaning checklist.
Scoop Out Debris
The first step is to remove the large chunks of debris clogging up your gutter system. Make sure you grab gloves because this is a messy job! Scoop out debris with a putty scraper or any utensil you can fit in your gutters.
Spray Out Gutters With a Hose
After removing larger debris from your gutters, small bits and fragments still linger in the system. Take a hose and spray out your gutters by pushing the stream towards the downspout, eliminating even the finest debris.
Install Gutter Guards
The best maintenance is prevention! Install gutter guards to help block large debris from finding its place in your gutters. As a result, the most you’ll have to clean your gutters is spraying out with a house!
Contact Trinity Exteriors for Gutter Maintenance & Repair
Do you have improperly sloped gutters or are in need of replacement and repair? Contact Trinity Exteriors: Get a free quote online or call us at 952-920-9520 today!