If you’re a homeowner, one of the things that you should do before the bad weather comes is do some pre-winter gutter care. Here are some tips that you can use to care for your gutters.
Pre-Winter Gutter Care 1 – Check the Gutters
To make sure that they are ready for the season that is coming, you want to make sure that you’re inspecting them and see if they have any type of wear. Are they sagging or coming away from the home? if so, you want to make sure that you have them fixed.
Pre-Winter Gutter Care 2 – Trim Any Overhanging Branches
Local installers will often recommend that you trim the branches away from the roof of your home and your gutters. If there are overhanging branches close by, the seeds and leaves are going to fall into the gutters os that they are clogged. This can lead to a lot of problems.
Pre-Winter Gutter Care 3 – Clean Off Debris and Leaves
Before really cold weather comes you want to make sure that you are cleaning off the gutters and ensuring they’re clog-free and clear. Otherwise, you could find that leaves are clogging your gutters so that water overflows. This can seep into the foundation of your home. make sure that you’re paying attention to the junctions and corners of the system when you’re cleaning since these are often areas where the leaves will accumulate.
These are three pre-winter gutter care tips. If you are interested, we offer gutter cleaning services. Contact us for more information. We’re also on Facebook.
