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.
Check your gutters.
An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement.
If not this is the time to replace any pieces that are not secure.
In homes with concrete slabs the water next to the foundation can cause movement and.
If water fails to flow toward the downspout efficiently the slope is inadequate.
The last step to gutter cleaning correctly is to check your gutter s surfaces and seams.
Inspecting and cleaning your gutters and downspouts all that rain needs to go somewhere and gutters and downspouts direct it away from your house.
In homes with basements and crawl spaces we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof.
If you find holes in any gutters caulk can be temporary fix until your gutters can be replaced schedule this soon.
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.
A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter.
Spikes or hangers require relocation up or down to.
While you are on the ladder it s a great time to check that the gutters are secure.
If there are any leaks you want to use gutter caulk or silicone to seal the leaks.
Confirm that the gutters are properly connected to the rafters and are stable.
With that in mind take a look at these steps of cleaning out your gutters and downspout before fall.
Check for standing or extremely slow moving water in the gutter.