To reduce the chance of blockages and other damage when it comes to your home, proper gutter maintenance is needed. Checking your gutters and taking the time to clean them out properly will help reduce long term deterioration – and provide cost savings on an early replacement.
Why Are Up-to-Date Gutters Important?
Gutters are designed to protect your home from water damage. For gutters to be able to do their job, they must be kept in great condition. While this may seem like a tedious task, possible issues that can arise from unattended gutters include damage and deterioration to the roof, siding, and foundation.
How to Repair Clogged Gutters
One of the more common gutter problems is that they simply become blocked. This usually occurs when they are left unattended for long periods. During this time, leaves, dirt, and other debris accumulate and clog the route of the gutters. This impedes their ability to drain rainfall and, instead, forces the water to linger somewhere unintended.
Signs to look out for that may indicate a clogged gutter include watermarks, pooled water, mildew, rotting, or other deterioration in your siding, window frames, and near your foundation. The most obvious signs will occur during and after heavy rainfall.
Thankfully, repairing clogged gutters is a straightforward process. A few times per year, use a ladder to examine your gutters and eavestroughs or have a gutter cleaning professional service your gutters for you.
How to Repair Gutter Leaks
Another issue that can arise due to ill-maintained gutters is leakage. Working towards a solution involves first trying to find where the leak is coming from. This can be done by checking the joints between each gutter section and inspecting them for cracks or other damage.
If you find any questionable areas, the damage can be sealed by caulking the joint from the inside. If this gutter repair is needed, be sure to apply the sealant during dry weather when there is no rain in the forecast.
How to Repair Improperly Positioned Downspouts
Gutters are meant to prevent the pooling of water near the foundation of your home. If downspouts are positioned too closely, water will collect, cause damage, and potentially flood into your basement.
The solution is to extend the downspout several feet from your home’s foundation. You can have professionals add the gutter extensions needed to ensure that the water is flowing far enough away.
When to Call a Gutter Professional
If you feel uncomfortable, inexperienced, or unsure of the next steps when it comes to repairing gutter problems in Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville and Etobicoke, consider calling a professional.
The same goes for if gutters need to be replaced beyond simple repairs, including instances involving an incorrect flow of water, sagging gutters, or large, continuous leaks.
For more information about the gutter repair services that Studio Aluminum offers, please contact us at 647-526-6421.
