Are Your Gutters and Downspouts Ready for the Abuse Fall Brings?

dmhome • Aug 29, 2017

 

The kids are going back to school and summer’s days are fading quickly. Fall will be here before we know it, so it’s time to make sure your home is ready for all the abuse that fall brings. First, we’re going to pose a few questions to bring your attention to your guttering system. Then we’ll talk about how you can improve your gutters and downspouts so they’re properly functional before the leaves begin to fall.

  • How do you know if your home is ready for the upcoming fall weather?
  • Do you regularly clean your gutters and downspouts?
  • Does rain water fall off of your roof everywhere instead of flowing through the guttering system like it should?
  • Do you notice heavy rain drainage and landscaping damage from the corners of your home?

Even though this is not a chore people look forward to, gutter cleaning is an important chore and well worth taking a few hours out of your weekend. Some homeowners prefer to tackle this process on their own if they are capable of doing so and they have the time. If you’re not able to clean the gutters and downspouts, then the best thing to do is hire us for the job.

Who Needs Regular Gutter Cleaning?

Every home needs gutter cleaning from time to time. New guttering systems are generally topped with a screen that keeps large items from getting into the system and causing problems. Here are a few more reasons to clean the guttering:

  • If your house is surrounded by trees then you’re more than likely going to have a gutter full of leaves and twigs.
  • If it has been more than a year since your gutter was last cleaned. The accumulation of leaves and debris year after year makes the guttering system heavy. A lot of buildup in the gutters is a potential safety risk. Heavy guttering can begin to pull away from your home.

Fall is right around the corner again, this is the time you need to really consider getting the gutters cleaned. Call us if you’re not prepared to take on this task on your own.

Don’t Forget the Downspouts!

You can’t forget your downspouts when cleaning the gutters. They will likely be full of debris as well and will need a good cleaning. Here are a couple of examples that you can use to prevent buildup in the gutters and downspouts.

  • Cut your trees back a little if they are too close to your home. Leaves should not be touching the roof or the guttering. Deciduous trees are one of the primary enemies, because they lose their leaves every fall.
  • Add gutter screens to help prevent heavy debris buildup. Gutter screens allow water to flow through and prevent sticks and leaves from entering the gutters.

Give us a call at 301-948-0100 if you’re in Gaithersburg or the surrounding areas. We will schedule an appointment for a consultation to assess the problem and take the necessary safety precautions. We are licensed, fully insured, and always use the proper safety equipment. We will make sure your gutters and downspouts are ready for the upcoming fall weather.

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