Right after the volatile period of spring passes, with all the storms and rainfall that can easily cause problems for your roof and gutters, taking care of gutter maintenance should be pretty high on your list. Gutter maintenance is usually required on a regular basis, and not just when your gutters are nearing the end of their normal lifespan, when you might want to consider replacing your gutter system instead of fixing it.
Fortunately, the lifespan of your gutters can be extended as long as you follow a few simple maintenance tips:
· First of all, you have to make sure that your gutters are clean and not clogged. You can use a hose to check if the water drains properly, and you can remove large debris by simply pulling them off. Smaller dirt and debris can usually be handled through pressure washing.
· Check to see if there are any saggy or damaged areas of your gutters and gutter guards that might not be able to support driving rainwater down from your home.
· Use the hose method to also check for leaks. If there are any, you should be able to see water dripping down through them. Just make sure not to use too much water at a time.
· Replace your gutter spikes with gutter screws as an added enhancement to prevent saggy or loose gutters in the future, For results you can count on, gutter and roofing Centennial exterior contractors are most qualified to inspect and repair your roofing/gutter system.