Check Your Gutters

If there are any leaks you want to use gutter caulk or silicone to seal the leaks.

Check your gutters.

The first step to cleaning your gutters is setting up a sturdy ladder and using it to support you as you clear away leaves and debris with your hands or a small tool like a trowel. While you are on the ladder it s a great time to check that the gutters are secure. You will want to closely examine the spikes or hangars that hold the gutters to your roof as those can become loose and may need to be resecured or even replaced. You can purchase caulk that is made explicitly for house gutters at your local hardware store or lawn and garden center.

If water fails to flow toward the downspout efficiently the slope is inadequate. If you find holes in any gutters caulk can be temporary fix until your gutters can be replaced schedule this soon. Check your gutters nextday inspect local home inspectors. If not this is the time to replace any pieces that are not secure.

An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement. In homes with basements and crawl spaces we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof. In homes with concrete slabs the water next to the foundation can cause movement and. Spikes or hangers require relocation up or down to.

Check for standing or extremely slow moving water in the gutter. With that in mind take a look at these steps of cleaning out your gutters and downspout before fall. A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. Check for holes or missing pieces.

Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house.