Homeowners will need to finish some labor-intensive exterior tasks as spring approaches. You must maintain your yard, wash the outside of your house with a pressure washer, plant gardens, and clean your windows.
Often overlooked, but a crucial part of any spring cleaning checklist, is preparing your gutters for April rains by cleaning them out and taking care of any issues the winter months caused.
Unsure of where to begin? To get you started, consider this list.
Get Rid of the Mud
Almost everything is harmed by the severe winter weather, even your gutters. Over the winter, twigs, branches, acorns, pine cones, grime, and sludge may accumulate in your gutters. Give them a good washing before the spring buds and seedlings begin to assemble in them. It would be twice as difficult to clean them in the spring, and waiting longer raises the risk of leaks and damage.
Delete the Extras
Do some pruning on all of those trees that hang over your roof using the pruning shears (or chainsaw, if necessary; it might be best to leave this to the professionals). The overhanging branches could cause serious damage to your roof, and the debris they drop into your gutters could clog them. For instance, a fallen branch could completely ruin your gutter system or rip a hole in the roof of your house.
Verify Security
Your gutters are essential if you want your house to survive the spring floods in great shape. Therefore, give your gutters a moderate tug to ensure that they are firmly attached to your home. If they aren’t, they run the risk of totally falling off the home during the spring and summer thunderstorms. That could ruin your siding, roof, foundation, as well as your gutter system.
Verify For Leaks
Before the spring showers start, check your gutter system for leaks. Keep an eye out for any caulking cracks or holes. If they are seriously damaged, you might need to replace certain parts or even the entire system. Additional gutter-related signs include corrosion, sagging, bending, green mold on the roof or siding, and missing fasteners.
Check the Downspouts
Tennis balls, leaves, and other debris frequently clog downspouts, as is well known. Your downspouts may become clogged with water and other debris, which may cause leaks and other damage. Then, thoroughly rinse them with water to clear them of all leaves and other dirt.
Bring in a Professional
Gutter cleaning is a nasty task that could be dangerous. They are on the roof after all. You can save a lot of time and effort by giving us a call. In order to get your entire gutter system ready for the full spring season, it will be cleaned and evaluated for any necessary repairs.
